The Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change (ISCC) are delighted to host a seminar by Dr Jerome Ramirez from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy.

In this presentation, Jerome will discuss systems studies of bioproduction systems - the conversion of biomass to bio-based products - through case studies of research at QUT, featuring research in chemical process engineering, systems and the bioeconomy.

Systems studies in bioproduction processes

In order to commercialise a piece of technology Ellwood et al. suggest that the concept should be clear and should include information on how it is going to be used in context. Its costs and benefits compared with similar technologies should also be understood.

Technoecomic analysis and life cycle assessment can assist in this commercialisation and adoption. Understanding the supply chain and market helps to identify the context in which the technology is implemented. Information from these systems studies facilitate communication with stakeholders towards commercialisation and further development.

About Dr Jerome Ramirez

Dr Jerome Ramirez is a Research Fellow in the Queensland University of Technology Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy. He has a PhD in Energy and Process Engineering from Queensland University of Technology. His current research focuses on modelling bioproduction systems that add value to biomass and waste feedstocks through the manufacturing of food, fuel and fibre.

His process modelling research enables the adoption of these technologies in view of increased material and energy efficiency, lower cost, and increased economic, environmental and social benefits. His academic research seeks to develop data-driven methods such as machine learning to improve model robustness and accuracy. Dr Ramirez has had industry projects with food, fuel, agricultural product, and mineral processing companies.