Jikai Zhao, PhD, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, United States of America
Alok Patel, PhD, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden
Biotechnology for the Environment is calling for submissions to our Collection on Water Treatment and Waste Resource Utilization.
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This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
Water scarcity and pollution are critical challenges faced by many regions around the world. Concurrently, the generation of waste resources, if managed improperly, can exacerbate environmental degradation. This special issue will explore the integration of biotechnological solutions to address these pressing issues, highlighting sustainable methods and novel technologies. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Advanced Biological Water Treatment Methods
Innovative Biotechnologies for Water Purification
Waste Resource Utilization
Integrated Approaches
Jikai Zhao, PhD, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, United States of America
Dr. Jikai Zhao is an assistant professor in the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Dr. Zhao received a Ph.D. degree in biological and agricultural engineering from Kansas State University in May 2022. After that, Dr. Zhao became a postdoctoral associate in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison under the supervision of Prof. George W. Huber. His research group uses thermochemical catalysis and biological processes to upgrade agricultural, food, and plastic waste into biofuels, chemicals, and materials. In addition, Dr. Zhao applies technoeconomic analysis and life-cycle assessment to evaluate the economic feasibility and environmental impacts of the proposed refinery.
Alok Patel, PhD, Luleå University of Technology, SwedenDr. Alok Patel is currently an Assistant Professor in Biochemical Process Engineering at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering (SBN) at Luleå University of Technology (LTU), Sweden. His remarkable journey in the realm of bioprocess engineering began with the successful completion of his PhD at the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering at IIT Roorkee, India, in 2017. A visionary in the field, Dr. Patel embarked on an independent research career within the Biochemical Process Engineering (BPE) group at LTU, Sweden. Dr. Patel's leadership extends to spearheading the microalgal-based biorefinery in his division and assuming the role of principal investigator in research grants funded by the Swedish Research Council Formas, Sweden. He is also a co-principal investigator in several other projects funded by prestigious institutions like EU Horizon and various national agencies. His dedication to fostering global collaboration is evident through his mentorship of various interns, facilitating their growth through programs like ERASMUS and IAESTE, all while actively promoting international internships. Dr. Patel's academic expertise is reflected in his publication record, which boasts over 90 articles and three edited books. He further contributes to the academic community as an Associate Editor and esteemed editorial board member for several peer-reviewed journals, including BMC Biotechnology.
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This Collection welcomes submission of original research articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal.
Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. Please, select the appropriate Collection title “Water Treatment and Waste Resource Utilization" under the “Details” tab during the submission stage.
Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.
The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer-review process. The peer-review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.