Regular biography
Associate Professor Ilje Pikaar is a member of the School of Civil Engineering at The University of Queensland. His research focuses on environmental engineering, particularly in the areas of wastewater treatment, nutrient recovery, and sustainable resource management. Pikaar has contributed to numerous publications and has been involved in significant projects, including the development of innovative approaches for microbial protein production and the re-engineering of nitrogen-efficient food production systems. He has also served in editorial and advisory roles, and his work has been recognized through various academic and industry collaborations.
Scholar-generated biography
Ilje Pikaar is an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland, specializing in sanitation, integrated urban water management, resource recovery, circular economy, and sewer management. His research focuses on sustainable food systems, microbial protein production, and innovative wastewater treatment technologies. Pikaar explores methods to reduce sewer corrosion, recover nutrients from wastewater, and enhance resource recovery through circular economy principles. His work includes electrochemical sulfide removal, microbial nitrogen assimilation, and the development of sustainable food supply routes with low environmental impact. His research bridges environmental engineering, biotechnology, and sustainable development, aiming to decouple livestock from land use and improve urban water systems.