Steven Pratt
Un iversity of Queensland, Australia
Biography
I am a senior lecturer in the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Queensland. The theme of my research activities broadly encompasses biorefining and the development of sustainable biomaterials. I currently lead Australian Research Council (ARC) funded projects on developing novel PHA wood composites, generating PHA from methane, and managing algae harvested from coal seam gas water. My major contribution to the field of environmental biotechnology is the invention of the TOGA Sensor for examination and control of biotech/bioprocess systems; The TOGA Sensor is a platform for world-class research and it has been a key tool for many PhD projects.
Abstract
Abstract : Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) bioplastics: synthesis and material properties