Lecturer in chemical engineering at Lancaster University,United Kingdom🎓
Giuseppe Bagnato is a distinguished Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Lancaster University, focusing on net-zero carbon themes. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and significant international research experience, he combines teaching, research, and business engagement to drive innovation in sustainable technologies.
Professional Profile
Education: 🎓
- Giuseppe earned his PgCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education from Teesside University in 2022, equipping him with advanced strategies in teaching and digital learning. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University in 2020, where his research concentrated on the catalytic conversion of biomass into fuels and chemicals, including novel technologies like membrane reactors and new catalysts.
💼Work Experience:
Giuseppe is currently serving as a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Lancaster University since September 2022, where he leads various modules and engages in research related to net-zero carbon themes. Prior to this, he was a Lecturer in Engineering at Teesside University from October 2021 to September 2022, and a Teaching Fellow at Queen’s University Belfast. His earlier roles include research positions at Queen’s University Belfast, Heriot-Watt University, and the University of Groningen, where he focused on areas such as hydrogen production and the economic assessment of biorefinery approaches.
🔬Skills:
Giuseppe possesses advanced skills in catalytic conversion, hydrogen storage, and sustainable processing. He is adept at teaching, curriculum development, and mentoring. His industry engagement and research collaboration experience further enhance his ability to drive innovation and knowledge exchange in the field.
Awards and Honors:
Giuseppe’s accomplishments include receiving the Royal Society Research Grant of £70,000 in March 2024, and the Dr Philip Welch’s 2023 STEM Research Funding in June 2023 for his work on chemical recycling of plastics. He was also awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry Catalysis Science & Technology Poster Prize in April 2017 for his contributions to catalysis.
🔮Membership:
He is an Associate Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (AMIChemE), a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
🎓Teaching Experience:
At Lancaster University, Giuseppe leads modules such as Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies and Chemical Engineering Laboratory Projects. He has also served as a Module Leader for Environment and Sustainable Processing at Teesside University and taught courses in Chemical Plant Design and Heat and Mass Transfer at Queen’s University Belfast.
Research Focus:
Giuseppe’s research is centered on the catalytic conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals, with a particular focus on hydrogen production and CO₂ utilization. His work includes the development of new materials and technologies for sustainable processing, along with techno-economic assessments to support green chemistry initiatives.
📖Publications :
- Hydrogen Storage Methods by Lithium Borohydride (2024)
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
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- Revolutionising Energy Storage: The Latest Breakthrough in Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (2024)
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
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- Membrane Crystallization (2024)
Book Chapter: Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes: Advances on Membrane Engineering
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- Chemical Recycling of Polyethylene Terephthalate, An Industrial and Sustainable Opportunity for Northwest of England (2023)
Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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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 (2023)
Journal: New Journal of Chemistry
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- New Perspectives in Gas Separations (CO₂/CH₄, H₂/CH₄) Using Membranes (2023)
Book Chapter: Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes: Modern Approaches in Membrane Technology for Gas Separation and Water Treatment
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- Conceptual Evaluation of an Integrated CCU Technology Based on Na-Salts pH Swing Mineral Carbonation (2022)
Journal: Journal of CO₂ Utilization
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- Highly Selective Hydropyrolysis of Lignin Waste to Benzene, Toluene, and Xylene in Presence of Zirconia Supported Iron Catalyst (2022)
Journal: Bioresource Technology
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- Development of Ru-PEEK-WC Catalytic Membrane Using a More Sustainable Solvent for Stable Hydrogenation Reactions (2021)
Journal: Fuel Processing Technology
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- Effect of Ceria Addition to Na₂O-ZrO₂ Catalytic Mixtures on Lignin Waste Ex-Situ Pyrolysis (2021)
Journal: Molecules
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