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Biography
Tony Bridgwater is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Aston University in Birmingham, specialising in thermal conversion of biomass for production of fuels and chemicals. He obtained his first degree in Chemical Engineering from UMIST followed by several years working for BP in Sunbury. He then moved to Aston as a research fellow where he gained his PhD and after promotion to a Reader, his DSc.
Most of his professional career has been spent at Aston University where he leads the Bioenergy Research Group.
His current interests are focused on the development of fast pyrolysis of biomass and the fuel and chemical products that can be derived from the liquids. He plays a key role in several major EC funded projects focusing on bioenergy, biofuels and biorefineries. He has been actively involved in bioenergy for over 20 years and has published extensively.
Professor Bridgwater was Technical Director of the UK Flagship SUPERGEN Bioenergy programmes for over eight years. He has been involved in winning over £25 million in research grants, which established the foundation for the European Bioenergy Research Institute(EBRI) at Aston University.
Qualifications
BSc(Hons), PhD, DSc, CEng, F.I.ChemE., F.I.E.
Awards
- Clean Energy Award - May 2012.
- Green Leader in the West Midlands in 2011.
- Chancellor’s Medal in 2010 in recognition to his consistently high level contributions to the success of Aston University.
- The Don Klass Award – awarded at tcbiomass 2009 in Chicago, USA in recognition of Professor Bridgwater’s extensive contributions to the field of bioenergy, as well as his past efforts as organiser of World Biomass Conferences.
- Johannes Linneborn Prize winner – in 2007 at the 15th European Bioenergy Conference for “Outstanding contributions to bioenergy”
- Edwin Walker Prize winner – awarded by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers for “Best conference transaction publication” in 2002
Contact Details
Phone number: +44 (0)121 204 3381
Email: [email protected]
Keywords
- TP Chemical technology
- Bioenergy
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Influence of crystal textures in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) on catalysing heterogeneous Knoevenagel condensation reaction
Meng, Q., van Koningsbruggen, P. J., Nowakowski, D. J., C. Manayil, J., Bridgwater, T., Xiao, B. & Yuan, Q., Aug 2025, In: Chemical Engineering Journal Advances. 23, 9 p., 100788.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advances in the modelling of concentration-dependent relative viscosity data for nanofluids by introducing the Dispersion Factor
Akande, I., Bridgwater, T., van Koningsbruggen, P. J. & Yuan, Q., 15 Jun 2023, In: Journal of Molecular Liquids. 380, 6 p., 121644.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A viscosity study of charcoal-based nanofluids towards enhanced oil recovery
Akande, I., Bridgwater, T., van Koningsbruggen, P. J. & Yuan, Q., 1 Oct 2023, In: Journal of Molecular Liquids. 387, 9 p., 122615.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Design, instrumentation, and operation of a standard downdraft, laboratory-scale gasification testbed utilising novel seed-propagated hybrid Miscanthus pellets
Khan, Z., Kamble, P., Reza Check, G., DiLallo, T., O'Sullivan, W., Turner, E. D., Mackay, A., Blanco-Sanchez, P., Yu, X., Bridgwater, A., Paul McCalmont, J., Donnison, I. & Watson, I., 1 Jun 2022, In: Applied Energy. 315, 118864.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigation of the role of feedstock properties and process conditions on the slow pyrolysis of biomass in a continuous auger reactor
Rego, F., Xiang, H., Yang, Y., Ordovás, J. L., Chong, K., Wang, J. & Bridgwater, A., Jan 2022, In: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. 161, 105378.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Monometallic and bimetallic catalysts based on Pd, Cu and Ni for hydrogen transfer deoxygenation of a prototypical fatty acid to diesel range hydrocarbons
Cheah, K. W. (Creator), Taylor, M. (Creator), Osatiashtiani, A. (Creator), Beaumont, S. (Creator), Nowakowski, D. J. (Creator), Yusup, S. (Creator), Bridgwater, T. (Creator) & Kyriakou, G. (Creator), Aston Data Explorer, 14 Mar 2019
DOI: 10.17036/researchdata.aston.ac.uk.00000407, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0920586119301154
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Pyrolysis of Rice husk and Corn stalk in Auger Reactor: Part 1. Characterization of Char and Gas at Various Temperatures
Yu, Y. (Creator), Yang, Y. (Creator), Cheng, Z. (Creator), Blanco Sanchez, P. H. (Creator), Liu, R. (Creator), Bridgwater, A. V. (Creator) & Cai, J. (Creator), Aston Data Explorer, 1 Dec 2016
DOI: 10.17036/16aaf5bb-9374-4b77-a3e2-67e487b4da4c, https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.6b02276
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A techno-economic analysis of energy recovery from organic fraction of municipal solid waste (MSW) by an integrated intermediate pyrolysis and combined heat and power (CHP) plant
Yang, Y. (Creator), Wang, J. (Creator), Chong, K. (Creator) & Bridgwater, T. (Creator), Aston Data Explorer, 22 Aug 2018
DOI: 10.17036/researchdata.aston.ac.uk.00000374, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196890418308823
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CFD and experimental studies on a circulating fluidised bed reactor for biomass gasification
Yu, X. (Creator), Blanco Sanchez, P. H. (Creator), Makkawi, Y. (Creator) & Bridgwater, T. (Creator), Aston Data Explorer, 18 Jul 2018
DOI: 10.17036/researchdata.aston.ac.uk.00000367, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S025527011830240X
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Drying Kinetic Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste Using Modified Page Model and Pattern Search Method
Cai, J. (Creator), Yang, Y. (Creator), Cai, W. (Creator) & Bridgwater, A. V. (Creator), Aston Data Explorer, 6 May 2016
DOI: 10.17036/b7d3f2c5-4ca0-486b-9ba0-e848689da885, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs12649-016-9570-9
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Thesis
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A detailed design study of leaching and ancillary processes in the hydrometallurgical extraction of iron from iron bearing feedstocks
Bridgwater, A. V. (Author), Jeffreys, G. V. (Supervisor), Apr 1971Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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A Preliminary Evaluation of New Processes for the Manufacture of Iron By Way of Liquid/Solid Phase Systems
Bridgwater, A. V. (Author), Dec 1966Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Science
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Submission for the degree of Doctor of Science
Bridgwater, A. V. (Author), 1984Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Science
Prizes
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Donald Klass Prize for contributions to bioenergy
Bridgwater, T. (Recipient), 6 Sept 2010
Prize: National/international honour
Press/Media
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PYROCHEM: Biopolymers 13C tracking during fast pyrolysis of biomass - A two-level mechanistic investigation
Carrier, M. & Bridgwater, T.
1/12/15
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research