Member Spotlights

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Dr Mauro Rinaldi – Lecturer in Biotechnology and Biochemistry

University of Hull
Research focus: Biomanufacturing high-value chemicals using engineered microbes

By working with industrial partners, I aim to drive advancements in bio-based production, contributing to a circular bioeconomy.

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Dr Meredith Barr – Lecturer, School of Engineering & Design

London South Bank University
Research focus: Converting waste biomass into biochar and functional biopolymer materials

My goal is to harness the power of bioproduction and bioprocessing by integrating biological and thermochemical conversion processes to make the best possible use of every part of underutilised biomass streams.

Dr Parimala Shivaprasad – Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering

University of Nottingham
Research focus: Developing a circular approach to processing horticulture waste to produce chemicals for the consumer goods sector

I believe that modular processing units for biomass processing (extraction, reaction and separation) can enable distributed manufacturing and are the future for biomass as a feedstock

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Dr Rylan Cox – Research Fellow and Co-Founder

Cranfield University and C-Source Renewables
Research focus: Valorising food waste feedstocks into platform chemicals using intensified continuous flow technologies

I'm excited by the potential of our projects to deliver real-world impact, including reducing water use and carbon emissions.

Dr. Sebastian Cosgrove – Senior Lecturer and Network Co-founder, Keele University

Keele University
Research focus: Continuous bioflow

The Continuous BioFlow Network has had over 100 members with broad areas of experience and expertise; this strong interdisciplinary nature of the network is exciting and will facilitate many new, interdisciplinary connections which were unlikely to happen otherwise.

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Dr. Yongqiang Liu – University of Southampton

University of Southampton
Research focus: developing biofilm-based fermentation systems

I believe that the untapped potential in engineering biomass and waste streams for practical applications could support the transition toward a low-carbon circular economy, where environmental challenges become opportunities for value creation.

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