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Gumersindo Feijoo


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Gumersindo Feijoo

Professor of Chemical Engineering

Scientific Profiles

Education

  • Degree in Chemistry (Orientation in Industrial Chemistry). University of Santiago de Compostela (1985-1990)
  • MSc. Department of Chemical Engineering. University of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain (1990). Master Thesis: Sodium inhibition in the anaerobic digestion process: Antagonism and adaptation phenomena
  • PhD. Department of Chemical Engineering. University of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain (1994). PhD. Dissertation: Ligninolytic enzyme production in bioreactors. Application to PAH´s degradation
  • Post-doc. Department of Industrial Microbiology. Wageningen Agricultural University, The Nehterlands (1995, 1997, 1998)
  • Post-doc. Department of Environmental and Chemical Engineering. University of Arizona, Arizona, USA (2002).

Employment

  • Full Professor. Department of Chemical Engineering. University of Santiago de Compostela (2008 - Present)
  • Associate Professor. Department of Chemical Engineering. University of Santiago de Compostela (1997 - 2008)
  • Assistant Professor. Department of Chemical Engineering. University of Santiago de Compostela (1995 -1997 )
  • Research Fellow. Department of Chemical Engineering. University of Santiago de Compostela (1991 1995 )

Teaching Activities

  • Undergraduate Degree Programs
    • Bachelor in Chemical Engineering. School of Engineering
  • Graduate Degree Programs
    • Master in Environmental Engineering
    • Master in Chemical Engineering and Bioprocess
  • Main Topics
    • Mass and Energy Balances
    • Unit Operations
    • Chemical Reaction Engineering
    • Project Management
    • Ecological Product Design
    • Life Cycle Assessment

Research

  • Bioprocess Engineering
    • Fermentation processes: ethanol, lactic acid, probiotics...
    • Production of fungi peroxidases
    • Bioremediation and biodegradation of PPCPs, PAH's and pesticides by white-rot fungi and their oxidative enzymes
    • Development and application of monophasic and biphasic bioreactors to treat wastewaters
  • Life Cycle Assessment and Carbonfootprint
    • Life cycle assessment
    • Carbon footprint
    • Eco-design
    • Eco-efficiency
Publications

Advancing waste valorization and end-of-life strategies in the bioeconomy through multi-criteria approaches and the safe and sustainable by design framework
Authors-Ext: Arnold Tukker, Stefano Cucurachi
Magazine/book: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Volume: 207
Date of publication: 01/01/2025
Publishing house: Elsevier
Quartil: Q1
Decil: D1
DOI: link

Sustainability and circularity assessment of the potential of a biofuel produced from black liquor as a substitute for conventional fuels
Authors-Ext: Chrysanthi-Elisabeth Nika, Evina Katsou
Magazine/book: Chemical Engineering Journal
Volume: 498
Date of publication: 15/10/2024
Publishing house: Elsevier
Quartil: Q1
Decil: D1
DOI: link

Water-energy-food nexus ecolabel for the hotels, restaurants and catering sector
Authors-Ext: Eduardo Entrena-Barbero,
Magazine/book: Sustainable Production and Consumption
Volume: 50
Pages: 391- 404
Date of publication: 09/10/2024
Publishing house: Elsevier
Quartil: Q1
Decil: D1
DOI: link
Patents

Procedimiento y sistema de eliminación de microcontaminantes mediante reactor con nanopartículas magnéticas y unidad de separación externa
Authors-Ext: Carlos Vázquez Vázquez, Alfonso Fondado Fondado, Jorge Mira Pérez
Date of publication: 08/10/2018

Method and system for eliminating microcontaminants by means of a reactor with an enzyme immobilised in magnetic nanoparticles and an internal separation unit
Authors-Ext: Adriana Arca Ramos, Carlos Vázquez Vázquez, Alfonso Fondado Fondado, Jorge Mira Pérez,
Date of publication: 12/09/2018

Procedimiento y sistema para reacciones de síntesis química en un reactor con enzima inmovilizada en nanopartículas magnéticas y unidad de separación interna
Authors-Ext: Carlos Vázquez Vázquez, Alfonso Fondado Fondado, Jorge Mira Pérez
Date of publication: 04/05/2016
Projects

Biological Resources Certifications Schemes (BIORECER)
Main researcher: Gumersindo Feijoo
Research Group: Maite Moreira, Sara Gonzalez
Financial organism: European Commission. HORIZON-CL6-2021-ZEROPOLLUTION-01
Reference: 101060684
Amount 311875.00€
Scope: Proyecto europeo
Website: BioReCer Website
Partners: CETAQUA (Coordinator), SAP, UBRU, USC, UNI, RISE, ANFACO, UNIVPM, MCS, CAP, NOVA, SPRING, EGM, CERTH, CAN, BET.
Date of publication: 01/09/2022

Water-Energy-Seafood nexus: eco-innovation strategies for sustainalbe production and consumption patterns in the Atlantic area (NEPTUNUS)
Main researcher: Gumersindo Feijoo
Working Group: Maite Moreira, Eduardo Entrena
Financial organism: European Commission
Reference: EAPA_576/2018-NEPTUNUS
Amount 151132.00€
Scope: Proyecto europeo
Partners: Universidad de Cantabria, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, EnergyLab, Universidade de Aveiro, IPMA, Université de Bordeaux, University of Liverpool, National University of Ireland, Atholone Institute of Technology, Anfaco Cecopesca, Vertigo Lab
Date of publication: 30/06/2019

Red de excelencia: Biotecnologia para la lignocelulosa: hacia el uso integral de la biomasa vegetal como materia prima renovable
Main researcher: Gumersindo Feijoo
Financial organism: Spanish Government
Reference: BIO2017‐90757‐REDT
Partners: Coordinator: Susana Camarero from Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas (CIB) - Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
Date of publication: 01/07/2018
Contracts

Clean air technology change (CATCH)
Main researcher: Gumersindo Feijoo
Reference: CONECTA PYME. (2016-2018) IN852A 2016/125
Amount 48856.14€
Scope: Proyecto autonómico
Partners: Serviguide Consultoría, S.L., 4Gotas Atmósfera y Océano, S.L., Bahía Software, S.L.U., Sistemas Audiovisuales Itelsis, S.L., Tecnologías PLEXUS, S.L.
Date of publication: 01/01/2016

Desenvolvemento de solucións intelixentes para unha loxística verde (SIGSOL)
Main researcher: Gumersindo Feijoo
Financial organism: Xunta de Galicia (Programa Conecta Peme 2014)
Reference: IN852A 2014/15
Amount 90000.00€
Scope: Proyecto autonómico
Partners: Kaleido Logisticis, Inxenia, USC
Date of publication: 15/02/2014

Zero Emissions City (ZEC)
Main researcher: Gumersindo Feijoo
Financial organism: Xunta de Galicia (Programa Conecta Peme 2014)
Amount 16770.83€
Scope: Proyecto autonómico
Partners: Serviguide, Bahía Software, Plexus, Itelsis, Setga, USC e Gradiant
Date of publication: 15/02/2014
Doctoral Theses

Conceptual design, operation and scale-up of photocatalytic processes integrating magnetic nanocomposites for the removal of micropollutants in wastewater
Date: 27/05/2024
European doctorate: X

Defining the most eco-efficient vehicle paint shop in view of formaldehyde emissions performance
Authors: Daniel Granadero
Date: 11/01/2024
European doctorate: X

Turning biowaste into bio-materials and bio-active products: A domain of circular economy
Authors: Ana Arias
Date: 17/07/2023
European doctorate: X
Cum Laude: X
Master Theses

Evaluación ambiental de adhesivos empregados na industria madereira
Authors: Ana Arias
Date: 19/02/2020

Máster en Ingeniería Química y Bioprocesos

Enfoque conxunto da Avaliación de Ciclo de Vida e da Análise Envolvente de datos nos criterios de eco-eficiencia da producción acuícola en Mexico
Date: 19/02/2020

Máster en Ingeniería Química y Bioprocesos

Patrones de consumo en España: ¿Cuánto se alejan de la dieta mediterránea?
Authors: Milena Álvarez
Date: 08/07/2019
Awards

Mother Earth Award "A lifetime dedicated to recovery"
Date of publication: 13/06/2019

Pescaenverde, special recognition at Technology Transfer Awards in Galicia 2018
Authors-Ext: Pedro Villanueva, Ian Vázquez-Rowe
Date of publication: 27/11/2018

Aquaenvec. BEST LIFE Environment project 2015
Date of publication: 31/05/2016
Congresses

Roadmapping the Life Cycle Assessment of the operation of an UASB for the treatment of domestic wastewater
Type: Oral
Magazine/book: VII Simposio de Investigación en Tecnoloxías Ambientais
Date: 15/09/2023
Organization: Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigación en Tecnologías Ambientales (CRETUS)
City: Santiago de Compostela

Sustainability assessment framework and circular diagnosis of water treatment plants
Type: Poster
Magazine/book: Book of abstracts of 6th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for wastewater treatment
Date: 26/06/2023
Organization: Lequia, Universitat de Girona y Catalan Institute for Water Research
City: Girona (Spain)

The Role of sustainability and circularity as decision criteria in the biorefinery approach
Type: Oral
Magazine/book: Book of abstracts of 19th International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries (RRB 2023)
Pages: 57 (126)
Date: 31/05/2023
City: Riga (Latvia)
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