Design and Optimisation of Anaerobic Digestion Processes – This work focuses on evaluation of the biomethane potential of biomass from a variety of sources. Lynsey’s work has focused on pre-treatment as well as conversion (from small scale BMP tests to longer term dynamic assessment at bench, pilot and full-scale). Her work has included assessment of novel biomass such as macroalgae (Seaweed), food waste and sewage sludges. A summary of our recent BBSRC BIV project can be found here.
Development of Decision Support Tools for the Bioenergy Domain - Working closely with the knowledge-based engineering group and a broad range of stakeholders the aim of this work is to capture data and information from across the whole bioenergy delivery chain. The outcome of this work is the development of a number of innovative and adaptive decision support systems (from bioresource maps to economic tools and visualisations) which will enable stakeholders to identify optimal sites, partners and markets and develop project plans which are tailored to regional conditions. These projects include EnAlgae, BioenNW and AlgAD.
Humanitarian Engineering and Energy for Development –Lynsey has established a number of initiatives and programmes with consortiums in both developed and developing countries to explore the potential to synergise waste, agricultural and energy sectors through the development of sustainable bio-based economies. This work aims to build resilience by reducing the environmental impact of waste, supporting economic development and enhancing social wellbeing within communities. Collaborative projects are being developed in Indonesia, Bangladesh and Kenya.
2010 - Post Graduate Certificate (PGCert) – Learning and Teaching in HE. Birmingham City University.
2003 - PhD – EPSRC case award - Acid Washing of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) and its Impact on Drinking Water Quality, University of Wolverhampton/ Imperial College London.
1998 - BSc(hons) Environmental Science Plymouth University.
Lynsey established the Biotechnology and Environmental Research group in 2010 and since then the group has generated over £2million in research income from a variety of sources. The group works with over 40 partners internationally and operates from two state of the art laboratories at Millennium Point. The interdisciplinary team of researchers includes academic staff, post-doctoral researchers and PhD students within CEBE.
Current PhDs:
- Aminu Bature – Opportunities to establish low tech algae-based markets in developing countries.
- Ugochukwu Chibuisi – Algae biotechnology – design and development of novel low-tech solutions for developing countries.
- Tania Islam– Indicators of Success and Failure of AD plants in Bangladesh.
- Arifur Rahman – Formal and informal waste management practices in Bangladesh – Textiles waste