Overview
About
Through its research, innovation and study programmes the department will contribute with solutions to global social and environmental problems. We will help create growth and prosperity through technically sound engineering solutions that integrate other disciplines. The department will be a gateway for lifelong learning for employees, students, and project and network partners.
By means of various forms of cooperation such as internships, student projects, networking and research projects with the industry and other public research institutions, there is a constant exchange of experience and knowledge which ensures that all parties have access to the latest and most relevant knowledge.
Research Areas
• Chemical process engineering
• Functional materials and fuel cells
• Biomass technology
• Processing of vegetable raw materials for food, feed and natural medicine
• System analysis and environmentally efficient technology
• Biosystems technology
The department is divided into three sections, each with a specific research area. Follow the below links and read more:
Contact information:
Jens Ejbye Schmidt, Head of Department, https://portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk/en/persons/jesc
Email: [email protected]
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Researchers
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Zahraa Al-Afraji
- Department of Green Technology (IGT)
- Department Services, IGT - Student Assistant
Person: TAP
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Rowayda Ali
- Department of Green Technology (IGT)
- SDU Life Cycle Engineering - Assistant Professor
Person: VIP
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Shuang Ma Andersen
- Department of Green Technology (IGT)
- SDU Chemical Engineering - Professor, PhD
Person: VIP
Research output
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A concept for the molecular design of readily treatable chemicals
Sigmund, G., Smith, S. J., Georgi, A., Wagner, T. V., Ateia, M., Aumeier, B. M., Dykstra, J. E., Lutze, H. V., Neumann, M., Sutton, N. B., Zahn, D. & Wang, Z., 2026, In: RSC Sustainability.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Analytical Review of Global Biomass Potential for Bioenergy and Materials
Katrivanou, T., Nami, H. & Wenzel, H., Apr 2026Research output: Book/report › Report › Research
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Can Common Institutional Ownership Govern CSR Decoupling? Evidence from China
Ding, Q., Chen, J. (Member of author group) & Chen, W., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Business Ethics. 204, 2, p. 309-334Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Chefs at the center: a scoping review of culinary practice, education, and identity driving plant-based transitions in institutional foodservices
Krol, M. & Giacalone, D., Jun 2026, In: International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science. 44, 10 p., 101503.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Comprehensive insights into advanced predictive modeling for low density polyethylene (LDPE) pyrolysis: Experimental kinetics and reaction mechanism
Khan, A., Khoja, A. H., Naqvi, S. R., Pervaiz, E., Ali, I. & Miran, W., 15. Jan 2026, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 398, 14 p., 128469.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile25 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Portuguese Research Council (Fundacao para a Ciencia e a Tecnologia) (FCT) (External organisation)
Wang, Z. (Member)
Apr 2026 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of review committee
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External Examinator (Censor) at Absalon University College: Chemical Engineering
Christensen, K. V. (Censor)
4. Mar 2026Activity: Examination and external supervision › Examination
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International External Expert to Evaluate Applications Submitted under the BS4S Call, Polish Academy of Sciences.
Khan, I. A. (Examiner)
3. Mar 2026Activity: Examination and external supervision › External supervisor activities
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The Netherlands' Catalysis and Chemistry Conference (NCCC XXVII)
Khan, I. A. (Speaker)
2. Mar 2026 → 4. Mar 2026Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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ACS150 JACS Symposium: ETH Zürich
Khan, I. A. (Speaker)
12. Jan 2026 → 13. Jan 2026Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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GAIA - EU - Horizon Europe
Mernild, S. (Approving authority), Moser, A. (Project manager), Hansen, B. R. (Postdoc), Petersen, K. (Supervisor), Sadeghi, E. (Postdoc), Andersen, S. M. (Supervisor), Silva Rodrigues, G. L. (Postdoc), Hedegård, E. D. (Supervisor), Ghermezcheshme, H. (Postdoc), Khandelia, H. (Supervisor), Shirmohammadi, R. (Postdoc), Wenzel, H. (Supervisor), Soltani, A. (Postdoc), Wolf, P. (Supervisor), Rai, A. (Postdoc), Rotaru, A.-E. (Supervisor), Palomera, D. (Postdoc), Starke, P. (Supervisor), Javidpour, J. (Supervisor) & Cortes, P. A. P. (Postdoc)
01/01/2025 → 31/12/2030
Project: EU
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MAINTAIN: An intervention to promote long-term changes in climate-friendly diets using principles of gamification and behavior science
Mazéas, A. (Head coordinator), Ntoumanis, N. (PI) & Giacalone, D. (Co-PI)
01/12/2026 → 01/01/2030
Project: Research
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WINDHY: Multi-Disciplinary Risk Management for Stable, Safe, and Sustainable Offshore Wind-Powered Hydrogen Production
Chen, W. (PI), Birkved, M. (Project participant) & Wenzel, H. (Project participant)
01/11/2024 → 30/09/2029
Project: EU
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MARMADE: MARine bioMass valorizAtion for fooD and fEed innovation
Giacalone, D. (Project participant), Khoshnevisan, B. (Project participant), Birkved, M. (Project participant) & Khademi, S. (Project participant)
01/09/2025 → 01/09/2029
Project: EU
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ALLIANCE: EUROPEAN MICROALGAE ALLIANCE: INNOVATIVE, SAFE, AND SUSTAINABLE MULTI-PRODUCT BIOREFINERIES FOR A BLUE BIOBASED ECONOMY
Teles, I. (Coordinator), Birkved, M. (In charge of work packages), Khoshnevisan, B. (In charge of work packages), Mobasheri, M. (Postdoc), Khademi, S. (Project participant) & Narang, M. (Project participant)
01/09/2025 → 31/08/2029
Project: EU
Datasets
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Biomethanation in a thermophilic biotrickling filter— pH control and lessons from long-term operation
Ashraf, M. T. (Creator), Triolo, J. M. (Creator), Sieborg, M. U. (Creator) & Yde, L. (Creator), Mendeley Data, 21. Jun 2021
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Material stock map of Germany
Haberl, H. (Creator), Wiedenhofer, D. (Creator), Schug, F. (Creator), Frantz, D. (Creator), Virag, D. (Creator), Plutzar, C. (Creator), Gruhler, K. (Creator), Lederer, J. (Creator), Schiller, G. (Creator), Fishman, T. (Creator), Lanau, M. (Creator), Gattringer, A. (Creator), Kemper, T. (Creator), Liu, G. (Creator), Tanikawa, H. (Creator), van der Linden, S. (Creator) & Hostert, P. (Creator), Zenodo, 11. Feb 2021
Dataset
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Database of the integrated model, used for the material and climate implication of car transition in China
Chen, W. (Creator) & Liu, G. (Creator), Zenodo, 18. Feb 2022
Dataset
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Historical patterns and sustainability implications in worldwide bicycle ownership and use
Chen, W. (Creator), Carstensen, T. A. (Contributor), Wang, R. (Contributor), Derrible, S. (Contributor), Rueda, D. R. (Contributor), Nieuwenhuijsen, M. J. (Contributor) & Liu, G. (Creator), Zenodo, 30. Jun 2022
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.6784561, https://zenodo.org/record/6784561
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Material stock map of Austria
Haberl, H. (Creator), Wiedenhofer, D. (Creator), Schug, F. (Creator), Frantz, D. (Creator), Virag, D. (Creator), Plutzar, C. (Creator), Gruhler, K. (Creator), Lederer, J. (Creator), Schiller, G. (Creator), Fishman, T. (Creator), Lanau, M. (Creator), Gattringer, A. (Creator), Kemper, T. (Creator), Liu, G. (Creator), Tanikawa, H. (Creator), van der Linden, S. (Creator) & Hostert, P. (Creator), Zenodo, 8. Feb 2021
Dataset
Press/Media
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Forskere på SDU skal undersøge, hvad der egentlig sker, når man koger en bønne
07/05/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Forskere undersøger: Hvad sker der med en bønne , når man koger den?
07/05/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Halm kommer også i fokus på biomasse-temadag
30/04/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Slaget om spanden: Hvem skal sortere dit skrald?
30/04/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Vi smagte “brødkrummer” fra en petriskål – og blev overrasket
27/04/2026
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Prizes
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2024 ES&T Letters Best Review Paper Award
Wang, Z. (Recipient), 9. Dec 2025
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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2024 ES&T Best Paper Award
Wang, Z. (Recipient), 25. Nov 2025
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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SCC Fast track - Uddelingsrunde november 2025
Chen, W. (Recipient), Sun, K. (Recipient), Wang, Y. (Recipient), Zhao, Z. (Recipient) & Nielsen, B. J. (Recipient), 1. Nov 2025
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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SCC Fast track - Uddelingsrunde november 2025
Gummidi, S. R. B. (Recipient), Gogineni, V. C. (Recipient) & M. Nejad, A. (Recipient), 1. Nov 2025
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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SCC postdoc - uddelingsrunde september 2025
Sadeghi, E. (Recipient) & Andersen, S. M. (Recipient), 1. Sept 2025
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
Teaching & Supervision
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Programming for Engineering Sustainability
Gummidi, S. R. B. 04/02/2026 → 27/05/2026
Course: Teaching and supervision › Teaching
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5-ECTS in-person BSc Course: Renewable hydrocarbons and transport sector integration
Nami, H. 11/02/2026 → 13/05/2026
Course: Teaching and supervision › Teaching
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Internship at TripleNine
Christensen, K. V. 06/10/2025 → 26/02/2026
Course: Teaching and supervision › Supervision
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Industrielle separationsprocesser
Christensen, K. V. 01/09/2023 → 31/01/2026
Course: Teaching and supervision › Teaching
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Grundlæggende kemisk proces- og miljøforståelse
Christensen, K. V. & Birkved, M. 01/09/2023 → 22/01/2026
Course: Teaching and supervision › Teaching