Yifeng Zhang
Professor
Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering
Bygningstorvet
Building 115 Room 214
2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Danmark
Microbial interactions Water resources recovery Microbial electrochemistry Wastewater treatment Bioelectrochemical Biosensors waste-derived nutrients recovery Fermentation, Downsteream processing Anaerobic digestion
Having obtained his PhD from DTU in 2012, Yifeng Zhang has dedicated himself over the years to researching advanced electrochemistry in environmental and resource engineering. His research has consistently driven innovation in various domains, including wastewater treatment, resource recovery, advanced electrocatalysis and catalysis materials, environmental sensors, and sustainable carbon capture and utilization. These contributions have been recognized through over 200 scientific publications, 3 patents, and media communications, underscoring their impact and potential for future development. Notably, he has successfully secured about 60 million DKK in international and national research funding, including prestigious grants such as the Carlsberg Foundation Distinguished Fellowship. His accomplishments have been recognized through several awards, notably the James J. Morgan Environmental Science & Technology Early Career Award (Honorable Mentions) by the American Chemical Society and Winer of Food & Bio Cluster Denmark’s Idea Competition 2024. Additionally, he has been acknowledged as one of the World’s Top 2% Scientists.