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IMRAN AHMAD

Also known as: mustafwi

University of Technology Malaysia

Research areas: Energy · Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment · Algal biology and biofuel production · Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics · Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production

ORCID iD 0000-0001-9774-9111
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Imran Ahmad is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT), Durban University of Technology (DUT), specializing in algae biotechnology and advanced wastewater treatment systems for environmental sustainability and circular bioeconomy applications. He holds an MPhil and PhD from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, with focused expertise in biological wastewater treatment, microalgal bioremediation, nutrient recovery, and resource valorization. His research integrates fundamental science with engineering innovation, emphasising scalable, field-deployable solutions for sustainable water management and climate-responsive technologies. Dr Ahmad’s technical strengths lie in the design, optimisation, and scale-up of photobioreactors, anaerobic treatment systems, and microalgae-based wastewater treatment technologies addressing critical challenges such as nutrient pollution, carbon emissions, and water reuse. His work demonstrates a strong balance between experimental research, process engineering, and real-world implementation. He previously served as a Bioprocess Engineer and Scientific Consultant at PhyEcoSyS, a technology-driven startup focused on microalgal carbon sequestration and wastewater bioremediation, where he translated laboratory research into industrially relevant environmental solutions.
Dr Ahmad has contributed to several high-impact international initiatives, including the Indo-European Horizon 2020 PAVITR project and Liquid Trees, supporting the development of efficient wastewater treatment, algal cultivation, and bioenergy generation systems. Dr Ahmad also holds a utility innovation for a modified grease trap design optimised for restaurant wastewater, demonstrating his ability to translate research outputs into practical engineering tools with direct industry relevance. His scholarly contributions include publications in high-impact international journals and recognition through awards such as the My Membrane Award from the Malaysia Membrane Society (UTM), as well as acknowledgements from Japan’s Algae Industry Incubation Consortium. In addition, he has edited and contributed to academic books published by leading publishers, including IWA Publishing, Springer, IGI Global, and CRC Press, thereby strengthening global discourse in environmental engineering and sustainable technologies. With over eight years of academic experience, Dr Ahmad has mentored students, developed laboratory infrastructure, and fostered interdisciplinary collaborations, consistently advancing research that delivers measurable environmental and societal impact.

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