
Overview
Background
Prof. Damien Batstone is Director of the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology, where he leads environmental biotechnology and resource recovery research programmes. His research work has focused on renewable energy from biomass, production of commodity chemicals from renewable sources, and the water-energy-food nexus, including production of novel chemicals and feeds for aquaculture from gases such as hydrogen.
Anaerobic and Environmental Biotechnology
Our group specialises in processes which use anaerobic (or without air) conversions to produce bioenergy, green electricity, and other high-value products from wastes and other low value feeds.
Availability
- Professor Damien Batstone is:
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2015
Journal Article
Impact of dewatering technologies on specific methanogenic activity
Batstone, Damien J., Lu, Yang and Jensen, Paul D. (2015). Impact of dewatering technologies on specific methanogenic activity. Water Research, 82, 78-85. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2015.04.005
2015
Journal Article
Development and validation of a rapid test for anaerobic inhibition and toxicity
Astals, S., Batstone, D. J., Tait, S. and Jensen, P. D. (2015). Development and validation of a rapid test for anaerobic inhibition and toxicity. Water Research, 81, 208-215. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2015.05.063
2015
Journal Article
Mathematical modelling of anaerobic digestion processes: applications and future needs
Batstone, Damien J., Puyol, Daniel., Flores-Alsina, Xavier. and Rodriguez, Jorge. (2015). Mathematical modelling of anaerobic digestion processes: applications and future needs. Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology, 14 (4), 595-613. doi: 10.1007/s11157-015-9376-4
2015
Journal Article
Microbial internal storage alters the carbon transformation in dynamic anaerobic fermentation
Ni, Bing-Jie, Batstone, Damien, Zhao, Bai-Hang and Yu, Han-Qing (2015). Microbial internal storage alters the carbon transformation in dynamic anaerobic fermentation. Environmental Science and Technology, 49 (15), 9159-9167. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.5b01855
2015
Journal Article
Low pH anaerobic digestion of waste activated sludge for enhanced phosphorous release
Latif, Muhammad A., Mehta, Chirag M. and Batstone, Damien J. (2015). Low pH anaerobic digestion of waste activated sludge for enhanced phosphorous release. Water Research, 81, 288-293. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2015.05.062
2015
Journal Article
Anaerobic membrane bioreactors enable high rate treatment of slaughterhouse wastewater
Jensen, P. D., Yap, S. D., Boyle-Gotla, A., Janoschka, J., Carney, C., Pidou, M. and Batstone, D. J. (2015). Anaerobic membrane bioreactors enable high rate treatment of slaughterhouse wastewater. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 97, 132-141. doi: 10.1016/j.bej.2015.02.009
2015
Journal Article
Can direct conversion of used nitrogen to new feed and protein help feed the world?
Matassa, Silvio, Batstone, Damien J., Hulsen, Tim, Schnoor, Jerald and Verstraete, Willy (2015). Can direct conversion of used nitrogen to new feed and protein help feed the world?. Environmental Science and Technology, 49 (9), 5247-5254. doi: 10.1021/es505432w
2015
Journal Article
A mathematical model for electrochemically active filamentous sulfide-oxidising bacteria
Fischer, Keelan M., Batstone, Damien J., van Loosdrecht, Mark C. M. and Picioreanu, Cristian (2015). A mathematical model for electrochemically active filamentous sulfide-oxidising bacteria. Bioelectrochemistry, 102, 10-20. doi: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2014.11.002
2015
Journal Article
Effects of ionic strength and ion pairing on (plant-wide) modelling of anaerobic digestion
Solon, Kimberly, Flores-Alsina, Xavier, Mbamba, Christian Kazadi, Volcke, Eveline I. P., Tait, Stephan, Batstone, Damien, Gernaey, Krist V. and Jeppsson, Ulf (2015). Effects of ionic strength and ion pairing on (plant-wide) modelling of anaerobic digestion. Water Research, 70, 235-245. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2014.11.035
2015
Journal Article
Biological phosphorus removal from abattoir wastewater at very short sludge ages mediated by novel PAO clade Comamonadaceae
Ge, Huoqing, Batstone, Damien J. and Keller, Jurg (2015). Biological phosphorus removal from abattoir wastewater at very short sludge ages mediated by novel PAO clade Comamonadaceae. Water Research, 69, 173-182. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2014.11.026
2015
Journal Article
Mechanical and cell-to-cell adhesive properties of aggregated Methanosarcina
Milkevych, V., Donose, B. C., Juste-Poinapen, N. and Batstone, D. J. (2015). Mechanical and cell-to-cell adhesive properties of aggregated Methanosarcina. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 126, 303-312. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2014.12.035
2015
Conference Publication
A model of electrodialysis for multi-ion systems
Brewster, Emma Thompson, Mehta, Chirag, Radjenovic, Jelena and Batstone, Damien J. (2015). A model of electrodialysis for multi-ion systems. Watermatex 2015: 9th IWA Symposium on Systems Analysis and Integrated Assessment, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 11-14 June 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
Engineered fractionation of primary solids – A comparison of primary treatments using rotating belt filters and primary clarifiers
Sarathy, Siva, Ho, Dang, Murray, Adrian, Batstone, Damien and Santoro, Domenico (2015). Engineered fractionation of primary solids – A comparison of primary treatments using rotating belt filters and primary clarifiers. 88th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, WEFTEC 2015, Chicago, IL, United States, 26 - 30 September 2015. Washington, DC, United States: Water Environment Federation. doi: 10.2175/193864715819555931
2015
Conference Publication
Alternative low-cost solid media for scrubbing of hydrogen sulphide from piggery biogas
Skerman, A. G., Heubeck, S., Batstone, D. J. and Tait, S. (2015). Alternative low-cost solid media for scrubbing of hydrogen sulphide from piggery biogas. Fifteenth Biennial Conference of the Australasian Pig Science Association (APSA), Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 22-25 November 2015. Clayton, VIC, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. doi: 10.1071/anv55n12ab051
2015
Conference Publication
Extractive nutrient recovery is a viable nutrient control alternative for water resource reclamation facilities of the future
Latimer, Ron, Jeyanayagam, Sam, Khunjar, Wendell, Mehta, Chirag and Batstone, Damien (2015). Extractive nutrient recovery is a viable nutrient control alternative for water resource reclamation facilities of the future. WEF/IWA Residuals and Biosolids Conference, Washington, DC, United States, 7-10 June 2015.
2015
Conference Publication
Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (AnMBR) and Mainstream Anammox for Domestic Wastewater Treatment
Rattier, M., Hu, S., Hertle, C., Batstone, D. and Keller, J. (2015). Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor (AnMBR) and Mainstream Anammox for Domestic Wastewater Treatment. 12th IWA LET Conference: Water and Wastewater Technologies, Hong Kong, China, 30 May – 3 June, 2015. IWA Publishing.
2015
Conference Publication
Accelerating extractive nutrient recovery, a disruptive resource management strategy for water resource recovery facilities
Jeyanayagam, S., Khunjar, W., Latimer, R., Pramanik, A., Mehta, C. and Batstone, D. (2015). Accelerating extractive nutrient recovery, a disruptive resource management strategy for water resource recovery facilities. 88th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, WEFTEC 2015, Chicago, IL, United States, 26 - 30 September 2015. Alexandria, VA, United States: Water Environment Federation. doi: 10.2175/193864715819538679
2015
Journal Article
Identifying novel wastewater treatment options through optimal technology integration
Solley D., Hu S., Hertle C., Batstone D., Karastergiou-Hogan T., Rider Q. and Keller J. (2015). Identifying novel wastewater treatment options through optimal technology integration. Water Practice and Technology, 10 (3), 496-504. doi: 10.2166/wpt.2015.057
2015
Journal Article
Technologies to recover nutrients from waste streams: a critical review
Mehta, Chirag M., Khunjar, Wendell O., Nguyen, Vivi, Tait, Stephan and Batstone, Damien J. (2015). Technologies to recover nutrients from waste streams: a critical review. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 45 (4), 385-427. doi: 10.1080/10643389.2013.866621
2015
Book Chapter
Modelling anaerobic digestion processes
Batstone, Damien J. and Rodriguez, Jorge (2015). Modelling anaerobic digestion processes. Anaerobic biotechnology: environmental protection and resource recovery. (pp. 133-160) edited by Herbert H. P. Fang and Tong Zhang. London, United Kingdom: Imperial College Press. doi: 10.1142/9781783267910_0007
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Biopolymer production from syngas and carbon dioxide/hydrogen by purple phototrophic bacteria
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bronwyn Laycock, Professor Steven Pratt
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Doctor Philosophy
Recovery of high-value coloured organic compounds from wastewater
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andrew Ward
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Doctor Philosophy
'The impact of Biosolids Char in Anaerobic Digestion'
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait
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Doctor Philosophy
Fundamental understanding of a new microbial process of anaerobic ammonium oxidation coupled to Fe(III) reduction
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the impact and composition of non-degradable organics in sewage sludge and biosolids
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait
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Doctor Philosophy
Machine Learning Predictive Maintenance for Sustainable Urban Drainage
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Metabolic Modelling of Fermentative and Conventional Polyphosphate Accumulating Organisms in Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen
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Doctor Philosophy
Metabolic Modelling of Fermentative and Conventional Polyphosphate Accumulating Organisms in Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen
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Master Philosophy
Additives for low cost emissions reduction in piggeries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait
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Doctor Philosophy
CO2 Mineralization with Metals Extraction : A Pathway to CO2 Sequestration Commercialization
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor James Vaughan, Associate Professor Karen Steel
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Doctor Philosophy
Metabolic Modelling of Fermentative and Conventional Polyphosphate Accumulating Organisms in Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen
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Doctor Philosophy
Monitoring and Modelling sewer groundwater interactions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jiuling Li, Dr Chenming Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Integrated model-based assessment of the impact of sidestream biological phosphorus removal processes on resource recovery in wastewater treatment systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen
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Doctor Philosophy
BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS & SOLIDS BEHAVIOUR IN ANAEROBIC LAGOONS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait, Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating and reducing the carbon footprint of biosolids treatment from urban wastewater system
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Liu Ye
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Doctor Philosophy
Reducing sewer corrosion through humidity control
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Zhiguo Yuan, Dr Jiuling Li
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Resource Recovery using Mixed Purple Phototrophic Bacteria for Carotenoid Production
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Computational fluid dynamics modelling of solids behaviour in anaerobic lagoons
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen, Dr Shakil Ahmmed
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Gas phase production of mixed culture phototrophic bacteria
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Distributed parameter modelling of phototrophic bioreactor systems
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Mathematical modelling of electron transfer modes in electroactive microorganisms
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bernardino Virdis
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Metabolic Mechanisms and Regulation of Mixed Culture Fermentation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bernardino Virdis
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Regulation of Mixed Culture Fermentation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Steven Pratt
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Membrane fouling in industrial anaerobic membrane bioreactors
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Nutrient recovery from domestic wastewater with purple phototrophic bacteria
Principal Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Modelling of mechanical and electrochemical interspecies interactions in microbial communities
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bernardino Virdis
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
A high-rate high temperature anaerobic digestion system for sludge treatment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Interspecies electron transfer in environmental and engineered syntrophic systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Turner, Dr Bernardino Virdis
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Microbial Ecology of Fermentative Microbes in Anaerobic Granules
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Phil Hugenholtz, Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Low Cost Applications of Anaerobic Digestion to Livestock Wastes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Electrochemical Treatment of Reverse Osmosis Concentrates Generated in Water Recycling
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Characterization of Temperature Phased Anaerobic Digestion for Organic Solids Stabilization
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Metabolic Modelling of Fermentative and Conventional Polyphosphate Accumulating Organisms in Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Production of purple phototrophic bacteria using biofilm technologies: Granular biofilm growth of PPB and its role in simultaneous wastewater remediation and resource recovery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Anaerobic co-digestion: micro to full-scale
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait, Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Anaerobic Co-digestion: Design of substrate mixtures and the impacts on process performance
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait, Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Anaerobic treatment of solid manure residues
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen, Dr Stephan Tait
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2017
Master Philosophy
Practical options for cleaning biogas prior to on-farm use at piggeries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Dynamic Modelling of Minerals Precipitation in Wastewater Treatment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Microbial community structure, dynamics and function analysis during thermophilic and mesophilic pre-treatment of anaerobic digestion
Associate Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Laboratory-scale investigation of the decentralised anaerobic co-digestion of blackwater and food waste for a tourism facility
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor William Clarke
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