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Dr Giuliano Premier (aka Iano) (Reader), is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering who has drifted into biotechnology and particularly the design and control of bioprocesses. His PhD was focused on the control and modelling of anaerobic digestion. Iano joined what is now the University of Glamorgan in 1989 and he began to contribute to the research efforts of SERC in 1994, with the design of a two stage anaerobic system for an EU MEDSPA Project, held by ENEA, Italy. He has since been involved with many of the research grants held by SERC, including work on anaerobic digestion, biohydrogen production, energy from renewables and the hydrogen economy in Wales. Recently the systems knowledge associated with anaerobic processes in SERC, has lead to the study of biological fuel cells. In particular, his interest is in microbial (whole cell) fuel cells, which are able to convert organic substrates directly into electricity. These systems require considerable research to bring them to the point where the power density is sufficiently large that they may contribute significantly to power generation. The general theme of biological waste treatment and energy from waste and other sources of biomass has requires a multi- and cross-disciplinary approach by SERC. This has allowed Iano to contribute, particularly in considering the dynamic behaviour of the systems and so informing their design and control. The modelling is also aimed at the prediction of system performance at large scale, its life cycle and environmental impact, as well as the likely contributions of such technologies to the future energy and environmental infrastructures.
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