Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Biorefinery Engineering and Bioprocessing Research Centre has two main themes: bioprocess technologies (e.g. fermentation, extraction), and biorefinery integration.
We strongly believe that biorefineries must adopt and adapt formal process integration approaches in order to deliver their benefits – their commercial benefits in competing viably with petroleum refineries, their environmental benefits in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and alleviating climate change and oil depletion, and their social benefits in supplying the food needs of society along with material and energy needs.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Athanasios Angelis-Dimakis
- Department of Physical and Life Sciences - Reader
- School of Applied Sciences
- Biorefinery Engineering and Bioprocessing Research Centre - Member
- Technical Textiles Research Centre - Member
- Sustainable Living Research Centre - Member
- Centre for Sustainable Software Engineering - Member
- Centre for Autonomous and Intelligent Systems - Member
Person: Academic
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Grant Campbell
- Department of Physical and Life Sciences - Professor of Chemical Engineering
- School of Applied Sciences
- Biorefinery Engineering and Bioprocessing Research Centre - Director
- Biopolymer Research Centre - Associate Member
Person: Academic
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Dougie Clarke
- Department of Physical and Life Sciences - School Director of Graduate Education
- School of Applied Sciences
- Evolutionary Genomics Research Centre - Member
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics Centre - Associate Member
- Cellular and Molecular Models of Disease Centre - Secondary Membership
Person: Academic
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A Data-Driven Approach for Fibres Recognition via Spectrophotometry
Robinson, M., Ghosh, S., Du, C., Goswami, P. & Vallati, M., 5 Mar 2026, Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Agents and Artificial Intelligence: Volume 3: ICAART. Rocha, A. P., Wahde, M. & van den Herik, H. J. (eds.). SciTePress, Vol. 3. p. 2507-2514 8 p. (Proceedings of International Conference on Agents and Artificial Intelligence (ICAART)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Advances in multiphysics modelling and scale-up pathways for microwave-assisted pyrolysis in bioenergy applications
Shabruhi Mishamandani, A., Asfand, F., Akhtar, M. U. S., Fadlallah, S. O., Khan, M. I., Allport, J. M., Campbell, G. M. & Sanchez-Hervas, J. M., 1 May 2026, In: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. 195, 43 p., 107613.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Alginate–Arabinoxylan Composite Films with Enhanced Mechanical Strength and Functional Properties for Potential Food Packaging Use
Dandegaonkar, G., Nawaz, A., Goswami, P. & Du, C., 16 Mar 2026, In: Foods. 15, 6, 21 p., 1035.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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AquaSPICE: Advancing Sustainability of Process Industries through Digital and Circular Water Use Innovations
Angelis-Dimakis, A. (CoI)
1/12/20 → 31/05/24
Project: Research
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Centre for Biominetic Societal Futures
Towns-Andrews, L. (PI), Kusev, P. (CoI), Kara, A. (CoI), Herath, D. (CoI), Validi, S. (CoI), Jabbar, A. (CoI), Nikitas, A. (CoI), Roper, S. (CoI), Ginger, M. (CoI), Phillips, R. (CoI), Du, C. (CoI), Amaratunga, D. (CoI), Haigh, R. (CoI), Murphy, A. (CoI), Hill, R. (CoI), Parkinson, S. (CoI), Johnson, A. (CoI), Bryan, H. (CoI), Thomas, P. (CoI), McIntyre, D. (CoI), Jeffries, L. (CoI), Bailey, R. (CoI), Townsley, J. (CoI), Unver, E. (CoI), Goswami, P. (CoI), Roach, J. (CoI), Grimm, V. (CoI), Worley, C. (CoI), Siebers, P.-O. (CoI), Bardone, E. (CoI), Madsen, J. K. (CoI), Neumann, M. (CoI), Seri, R. (CoI), Durrant, R. (CoI), Wortley, R. (CoI), Sidebottom, A. (CoI), Ekblom, P. (CoI), Pease, K. (CoI), Taylor, M. (CoI), Silke, A. (CoI), Dewandre, N. (CoI) & Hemachandra, K. (CoI)
1/10/21 → 30/09/24
Project: Research
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Cereal Polysaccharide analysis for biorefinery operation and development
Campbell, G. (PI) & Powles, N. (CoI)
1/03/17 → 31/08/17
Project: Research
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11th International Congress of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists
Campbell, G. (Participant)
10 Dec 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Valorisation of Faba Bean Hull Polysaccharides as a Sustainable Fat Mimetic for Reduced-Fat Ice Cream Development
Morris, G. (Examiner)
10 Dec 2025Activity: Examination types › PhD Examination
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Sustainable Future Foods: Mechano-Enzymatic Assembly of Complex Food Structures
Morris, G. (Examiner)
2 Dec 2025Activity: Examination types › PhD Examination
Press/Media
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Okra pectin trial targets lecithin imports in Ghana chocolate production
5/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Collaboration on sustainable substitute ingredient in Ghana chocolate production
Morris, G., Agbenorhevi, J., Pawar, G., Kpodo, F. & Smith, A.
4/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Promoting R&D in Higher Education: Interview with Prof Dr. Chenyu on Collaborative Efforts & Textile Research Center, UK.
10/02/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment