Core Capabilities
Bioreactor Systems
Lab-scale reactors for enrichment, kinetics, and performance testing.
- Continuous flow & batch systems
- Biofilm / granular configurations
- Gas control and monitoring
Molecular Microbiology
Quantification and characterization of microbial communities.
- DNA/RNA extraction workflows
- 16S rRNA sequencing / metagenomics
Imaging & Microscopy
Visualization of spatial structure and microbial localization.
- FISH / confocal imaging
- Image analysis workflows
Analytical Chemistry
Core water/wastewater analyses and process monitoring.
- N species (NH4+, NO2−, NO3−)
- COD, VFA, alkalinity, pH
- Online sensors (DO, ORP, etc.)
Data & Bioinformatics
Reproducible workflows for microbial ecology and systems data.
- Community statistics & multivariate analysis
- Genome-resolved analyses
- Genome-resolved metatranscriptomics
Gas Chromatograph
GC-2030 (Shimadzu)
- Precise quantification of greenhouse gases (GHGs)
Nanobubble Generator
Gas transfer enhancement
- Supports advanced aeration and process studies
Microsensor
High-resolution profiling
- Micro-scale measurement in biofilms and reactors
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 3D Printer
Rapid prototyping
- Custom holders, reactor components, and fixtures
Controlled Environment Chambers & Analytical Instruments
TCD Environmental Engineering Lab
- Ambient-condition wastewater-focused bioelectrochemical research
Computational Resources
Hardware and software for analysis, modelling, and simulation.
- High-performance workstations for data processing, electrochemical modelling, performance analysis
- Modelling software (e.g., COMSOL Multiphysics) to simulate fluid flow and gas transfer dynamics