Microalgal Biofuels

Dr. Krishna Kumar Jaiswal obtained his Ph.D. in Green Energy Technology and postdoctoral experiences with a broad area of research in bioenergy and biofuels. He is working as an Assistant Professor at Pondicherry University, India. Dr. Krishna's research and teaching focus on bioprocess engineering, nanotechnology, and biofuels technologies in the Department of Green Energy Technology. He is actively researching and developing new technologies for bioprocessing and biofuels. He is also a subject expert for the National Testing Agency (Govt. of India), India. He has published over 65+ research papers in reputed journals and is an active life member of several renowned scientific societies, an editorial board member, and a reviewer of several reputed scientific journals. He also serves as a member of Boards of Studies, various Doctoral Committees, and other Administrative Positions for different Universities.Dr. Bhaskar Singh received his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, UP, India, in 2010. He also holds an M. Phil. from Pondicherry (Central) University, India, with a gold medal (2006). He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, India. Dr. Singh is currently engaged in teaching in the thrust areas of environmental sciences like environmental earth science, natural resources, environmental chemistry, environmental pollution monitoring and, control technologies, etc. He is a reviewer of several international journals, viz., Fuel, Renewable Energy, and Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. His current interests lie in the application of algal biomass for biodiesel synthesis, development of heterogeneous and green catalysts, and corrosion aspects of biodiesel fuel. He has published more than 40 research and review papers in peer-reviewed and high-impact international journals and 14 book chapters by international publishers. He has co-edited & co-authored 3 books. Dr. Amit K. Jaiswal is an esteemed academic and researcher currently serving as a Lecturer at the School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)—City Campus, Ireland. Recognised globally for his scholarly contributions, Dr Jaiswal has been recognised among the top 1% of the world’s most cited academics in 2023 and 2024 by Clarivate Analytics, a distinction given to researchers who have demonstrated exceptional influence in their fields over the past decade. In addition, Stanford University has listed him among the top 2% of scientists worldwide for four consecutive years (2021–24). Dr Jaiswal’s research focuses on converting lignocellulosic biomass and algae (micro- and macroalgae) into biofuels, biomaterials, and biochemicals through innovative process development, techno-economic analysis, and life cycle assessment. He brings extensive expertise in bio-based materials, such as lignin and microcellulose/nanocellulose, and their applications in sustainable food packaging, water purification, and adhesives. His proficiency in green extraction techniques, including deep eutectic solvents (DES) and ultrasound-assisted processes, enables the valorisation of agri-food biomass into high-value products. With more than 125 peer-reviewed publications, 50 book chapters, and five edited books, Dr. Jaiswal’s contributions to scientific literature have significantly impacted food science and biotechnology. His work has received over 10,000 citations, with an h-index exceeding 50. He also serves on the editorial boards of key international journals, including Food Quality and Safety (Oxford University Press), Foods, Biomass (MDPI) and JSFA Reports (Wiley).

• Section – I: Microalgae Biomass Resources1. Introduction to biofuels and microalgal biofuels2. Strategies for bioenergy and biofuels from algae biomass3. Algal farming approaches: Raceway ponds and photobioreactor for biomass generation4. Non-cellulosic and lignocellulosic biomass for biofuels5. Biochemical molecules of microalgae and their functional energy applications6. Biorefinery approach for biofuels to obtain high-value chemicals from microalgae7. Opportunities and challenges in the transition of microalgae biomass to biofuelsSection – II: Biomass Conversion Processes8. Bioprocess engineering and Bioenergy conversion systems9. Biochemical conversions of microalgae biomass for biofuel production10. Thermochemical conversion of microalgae biomass for biofuel production11. Microalgal bio-electrochemical conversions of biohydrogen fuels12. Waste-to-biofuel conversion technologies13. High-value chemicals from biomass conversion processesSection – III: Catalytic Materials for Biomass to Biofuels Conversion14. Catalytic materials for biomass to biofuels conversion-15. Enzymatic deconstruction of complex biomass for organic molecules16. Biocatalysts for hydrolysis and liquefaction of lignocellulosic biomass17. Catalytic materials for thermochemical conversions process for biofuels18. Novel approaches in cost-reduction and scale-up of biofuel productionSection IV: Sustainability in Algae Biofuels Production19. Environmental impacts of algae biofuels production20. Applications of microalgal biofuels21. Social and economic impacts of algae biofuels production22. Climate change mitigation potential of algae biofuels23. Sustainability certification and standards for algae biofuels production24. Life cycle assessment of algae biofuels or LCA approaches in microalgal based biofuels towards sustainability and carbon neutrality25. Case studies on microalgal biofuels status and exploration