Bio-Based Circular Economy webinaire
April 8th, online
We are thrilled to announce that Mi-Hy is participating to the Future Tech Week 2025, a week-long event celebrating cutting-edge research and innovation. Alongside with CONFETI and ACORN, our webinar Bio-Based Circular Economy will take place online on April 8th from 15:30 to 17:30. This event will explore the EIC Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen Management and Valorisation Portfolio (CDNMVP) projects that are reshaping carbon and nitrogen management through bio-based solutions and fostering a circular economy.
Registration and more details here.
Programme
15:30 – 15:40 Welcome and introduction
15:40 – 16:00 Microbial Hydroponics (Mi-Hy) Technology – Dibyojyoty Nath
16:00 – 16:20 Beyond CONFETI: UAB’s Contribution to Circular Bio-Based Technologies – Susana Liebana
16:20 – 16:40 Project ACORN: Advancing Circular Economy with Bio based CO2-N valorization products – Ezgi Ogun Ramalhete
16:40 – 17:20 Discussions with the experts in the breakout rooms
17:20 – 17:30 Closing and goodbye
Projects
Mi-Hy, presented by Dibyojyoty Nath, integrates bioelectrical systems (BES) with hydroponics to utilize CO2 via microbial reactions, reclaim nitrogen from wastewater, and optimize sustainable urban agriculture.
CONFETI, presented by Susana Liebana, focuses on electrochemical and photochemical conversion of CO2 and Nitrogen based compounds directly from air, flue gases or agricultural wastewater using renewable energy, paving the way for greener industrial processes.
ACORN, presented by Ezgi Öğün Ramalhete, develops sustainable business models by finding synergies between CDNMVP projects to adopt bio-based carbon and nitrogen products into the market while addressing challenges posed by traditional high-energy industrial methods.
Experts
Dr. Dibyojyoty Nath is currently working as a Research Fellow in the Mi-Hy project at the University of Southampton, England, within the Department of Civil, Maritime & Env. As an active researcher in microbial fuel cells (MFC) and elctromicrobiology, he is now focused on developing new materials and designing for MFC to produce both electricity and liquid fertiliser simultaneously. He has pursued his Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharragpur (IIT, KGP), one of the reputed institutes in India and internationally known for its excellent contribution to science and engineering. His Ph.D. and master’s research are mainly focused on MFC, electromicrobiology, and wastewater treatment technology, and he has been working in this field since 2010. Apart from academic research, he has 2 years of industrial experience and works as an ETP and Lab in-charge.
After his PhD, he primarily focused on how MFC and electromicrobiology can be implemented for energy, environment, and healthcare sectors. And how to turn the lab research into a successful business that will directly serve mankind and the environment while creating employment opportunities. In the Mi-Hy project, he developed MFC with novel architecture and materials that can suitably integrate with hydroponics. Also, he is actively engaged in creating a dynamic strategy and business model for commercialisation of the final Mi-Hy product along with Prof. Yannis Ieropoulos, one of the lead innovators of this project.
Susana Liebana is an industry liaison advisor at UAB with a PhD in Chemistry and more than 15 years expertise in the Medical Device Sector and Chemistry Science, particularly in the field of electrochemical sensors, conductive inks development and sustainable electronics for the Diagnostic arena. Along her career, she has been involved with both national and international companies and research institutions where she had the opportunity to develop proprietary technologies and valorize innovative projects by identifying and negotiating with industrial, technological and commercial partners. Currently, she is focused on supporting researchers and industry partners in their collaborative fundraising strategy.
Dr. Ezgi Ogun Ramalhete is currently a Research Associate at KU Leuven, within the Department of Design and Engineering of Construction and Architecture. She is an active member of the Regenerative Architecture, Arts & Design research group, led by Prof. Rachel Armstrong, and serves as the Research Associate for the Mi-Hy and ACORN projects.
Dr. Ogun Ramalhete holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering and has over a decade of professional experience focusing on sustainable technologies, particularly in wastewater treatment and bioelectrochemical systems. Her research integrates multidisciplinary approaches, bridging academia, industry, and governmental collaborations to develop innovative solutions addressing sustainability challenges. Her expertise encompasses microbial electrochemical technologies, carbon sequestration strategies, and comprehensive environmental impact assessments. Previously, she conducted research at prominent institutions including the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Sustain) and Antwerp University, contributing significantly to advancements in sustainable environmental management and resource recovery technologies.
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