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Research output per year
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Research areas
As an Associate Professor in the Department of Green Technology and the lead of the Biomass Lab, I am passionate about bridging classical chemical engineering with cutting-edge industrial biotechnology. My research focuses on unlocking the potential of biomass as a renewable resource, creating sustainable pathways to fuels, chemicals, and materials.
I explore both chemical and biological conversion processes, with a unique emphasis on integrating renewable energy sources like Power-to-X technology into biorefineries. By coupling biomass valorization with surplus renewable power, I aim to drive the transformation of waste into valuable products while addressing energy and resource challenges.
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering, Biorefinery, Power-to-X, Bioprocess Engineering, Carbon Capture and Utilization.
Keywords
- Reactor Design
- Bio-energy systems
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
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Pilot-scale study of biomethanation in biological trickle bed reactors converting impure CO2 from a Full-scale biogas plant
Jønson, B. D., Tsapekos, P., Tahir Ashraf, M., Jeppesen, M., Ejbye Schmidt, J. & Bastidas-Oyanedel, J. R., Dec 2022, In: Bioresource Technology. 365, 10 p., 128160.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Process Simulation and Economic Assessment of Hydrothermal Pretreatment and Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Multi-feedstock Lignocellulose - Separate vs Combined Processing
Ashraf, M. T. & Schmidt, J. E., 2018, In: Bioresource Technology. 249, p. 835-843Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Optimizing the dosing and trickling of nutrient media for thermophilic biomethanation in a biotrickling filter
Ashraf, M. T., Yde, L., Triolo, J. M. & Wenzel, H., Dec 2021, In: Biochemical Engineering Journal. 176, 9 p., 108220.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Analysis and Optimization of Multi-actor Biorefineries
Ashraf, M. T., Torres, A. I., Schmidt, J. E. & Stephanopoulos, G., 2019, Biorefinery: Integrated Sustainable Processes for Biomass Conversion to Biomaterials, Biofuels, and Fertilizers. Bastidas-Oyanedel, J.-R. & Ejbye Schmidt, J. (eds.). Springer, p. 49-75Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Integration of two trickle-bed reactors in series for enhanced biomethane production from syngas
Aruleeswaran, A., Ashraf, M. T., Ali, R. & Yde, L., Aug 2026, In: Biochemical Engineering Journal. 232, 11 p., 110237.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Activities
- 2 Conference presentations
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Anaerobic conversion of carbon monoxide by different inoculum sources
Ali, R. (Co-author), Yde, L. (Co-author) & Ashraf, M. T. (Speaker)
4. Jun 2024Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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Assay for Testing Packing Materials for Ex-Situ Bio-Methanation
Ashraf, M. T. (Speaker), Triolo, J. M. (Co-author) & Yde, L. (Co-author)
9. Jul 2020Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
Projects
- 6 Finished
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BioTechCCU: Biotechnology for converting CO2 to platform chemicals
Ashraf, M. T. (Project participant), Yde, L. (Project participant) & Chakraborty, S. (Project participant)
01/09/2022 → 31/12/2024
Project: Research
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eFuel: Electro fuel from a bio-trickling filter (eFuel)
Wenzel, H. (Co-PI), Ashraf, M. T. (Project participant), Yde, L. (Project participant), Triolo, J. M. (Project participant), Jønson, B. D. (PhD student), Svendsen, J. C. (Coordinator), Angelidaki, I. (Co-PI) & Dahlgreen, T. (Project participant)
01/01/2019 → 31/12/2022
Project: Research
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30Ton Oxyfuel: Udvikling af nordjysk Oxy-Fuel pyrolyse for daglig omdannelse af 30 T biomasse og slam til energi og CO2-capture under samtidig eliminering af PFAS
Ashraf, M. T. (Project participant) & Yde, L. (Project participant)
29/08/2023 → 30/06/2026
Project: EU
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Udvikling af synergi mellem biogas og pyrolyse = Fordobling af gasudvindingen fra landbrugets restprodukter
Yde, L. (Project participant) & Ashraf, M. T. (Project participant)
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2025
Project: Research
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Pyrolysepuljen: Udvikling af anlæg til gasbåren flashpyrolyse i multikanal-reaktor med energioverskud
Yde, L. (Project participant) & Ashraf, M. T. (Project participant)
01/08/2022 → 31/12/2024
Project: Research
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
Dataset
Press/Media
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Efter 930 dages test: Nu skal CO2-teknologi testes hos Nature Energy Holsted
09/12/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Danske forskere forvandler kolort og CO2 til grønne brændstoffer
Wenzel, H., Yde, L. & Ashraf, M. T.
08/12/2020
3 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Nyt metan-filter giver både CO2-reduktion og mindre lugt fra gylletanke og biogasanlæg
22/03/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Prizes
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SDU Innovation Prize
Wenzel, H. (Recipient), Ashraf, M. T. (Recipient) & Yde, L. (Recipient), 28. Oct 2022
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
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TEK Innovation Prize
Wenzel, H. (Recipient), Ashraf, M. T. (Recipient) & Yde, L. (Recipient), 10. Jun 2022
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions
Teaching & Supervision
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Risk Management in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Ashraf, M. T. 01/02/2025 → …
Course: Teaching and supervision › Teaching
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Challenges and Benefits of Processing Wastewater Sludge with Pyrolysis
Ashraf, M. T. 01/09/2024 → 30/06/2025
Course: Teaching and supervision › Supervision
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Assesing the potential of low temperature thermal hydrolysis process for increased biogas production
Ashraf, M. T. & Errico, M. 01/09/2024 → 30/06/2025
Course: Teaching and supervision › Supervision
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Design and optimization of trickle bed reactors connected in series to enhance CO conversion in syngas biomethanation
Ashraf, M. T. & Yde, L. 01/09/2024 → 30/06/2025
Course: Teaching and supervision › Supervision