Dr.Giuseppe Bagnato , Lancaster University , United Kingdom
Dr. Giuseppe Bagnato is a highly accomplished chemical engineer specializing in catalytic processes and sustainable technologies, particularly in the context of net-zero carbon initiatives. With a solid background in both academia and research, Dr. Bagnato has made significant contributions to the fields of chemical recycling, hydrogen storage, and biomass conversion. He currently holds a position as a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Lancaster University, where he combines teaching, research, and industry engagement.
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Giuseppe Bagnato, Ph.D. ā Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Summary:
Dr. Giuseppe Bagnato is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his significant contributions and achievements in the field of Chemical Engineering. His current role as a Lecturer at Lancaster University demonstrates his commitment to advancing net-zero carbon themes and his involvement in both teaching and cutting-edge research.
šEducation:
In 2022, an individual pursued a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education at Teesside University in the UK, achieving an EQF Level 7 qualification. Prior to this, they completed a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University in the UK, between June 2016 and April 2020. Their doctoral research focused on the catalytic conversion of biomass into fuels and commodity chemicals, culminating in an EQF Level 8 qualification.
š¬Research Experience:
Between April and July 2023, an individual served as a Visiting Scholar at Caā Foscari Venice University, where their research centered on the hydrodeoxygenation reaction of bio-oil using mono- and bi-metallic catalysts. Prior to this, they were a Visiting Scholar at Heriot-Watt University from July to September 2022, focusing on novel materials for CO2 utilization. From August 2020 to October 2021, they worked as a Research Fellow at Queenās University Belfast, where their research covered areas such as reactive extractions, gas/liquid separations, and ionic liquids. Additionally, they held the position of Research Associate at Heriot-Watt University from February to July 2020, working on a project that involved the technical and economic assessment of biorefineries.
š¢Teaching Experience:
Since September 2022, this individual has been serving as a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Lancaster University, where they teach modules on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies, as well as the Chemical Process Design Project. Before this, from October 2021 to September 2022, they were a Lecturer in Engineering at Teesside University, where they instructed students on Sustainability in Chemical Engineering and Environmental and Sustainable Processing. Prior to that, from September 2020 to October 2021, they were a Teaching Fellow at Queenās University Belfast, teaching modules on Chemical Plant Design and Heat and Mass Transfer.
Publication Top Notes:
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“Stabilization of the Aqueous Phase Fraction of Pine Wood Bio-Oil Using Zirconia-Supported Fe/Cu/Pd Nano-Catalysts Under Mild Conditions”
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“Chemical Recycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate, an Industrial and Sustainable Opportunity for Northwest of England”
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“Conceptual Evaluation of an Integrated CCU Technology Based on Na-Salts pH Swing Mineral Carbonation”
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“Highly Selective Hydropyrolysis of Lignin Waste to Benzene, Toluene and Xylene in Presence of Zirconia Supported Iron Catalyst”
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“Development of Ru-PEEK-WC Catalytic Membrane Using a More Sustainable Solvent for Stable Hydrogenation Reactions”