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Speaker: Prof. Korneel Rabaey, Dept. of Biotechnology, Ghent University, Belgium.
Prof. Rabaey will present on microbial protein (bacteria, fungi, yeasts, microalgae) as a sustainable resource for food, feed, and bioplastics — a key contribution to the circular economy.
📅 5 May 2026 (Tuesday) · 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
📍 Room 3598 (Lift 27/28), Academic Building, HKUST
Enquiry: Ms. Crystal Lau — cecrystal@ust.hk
Dr. Khanal recognized as 2024 Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher, ranking in the top 1% by citations globally.
Lab members presented at prestigious conferences across the U.S., Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan.
Dr. Khanal appointed Editor-in-Chief of Bioresource Technology (IF 9.7), a leading Q1 journal.
Dr. Khanal proposed the workshop on "Micro-aeration in anaerobic digestion processes: lab-to-full-scale testing". He will co-chair the workshop with Ana Cavaleiro from University of Minho and Lut Raskin from Yale university. (Track 4: New Approaches and Applications, 9:00–12:30).
View Workshop DetailsDr. Khanal has been invited as a Keynote Speaker at the International Nanobubble Conference 2026, reflecting his global leadership in fine bubble and nanobubble technology.
View Conference DetailsDr. Khanal will present orally the work on "Intermittent Microaeration: A ComparisorBetween Lignocellulosic Digestion And Food Waste-Sewage Sludge Co-Digestion". Dr. Zhou will present the wrok on "When Does Microaeration Enhance The Valorization And Stabilization Of Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) Process Water?". The Khanal team will also present the poster on "Experimental Evaluation And Advanced Control Strategy For Pig Manure And Crude Glycerol Co-Digestion Optimization".
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