Our Expert Team

Meet the multidisciplinary researchers and partners driving innovation in sustainable aquaculture

Team Synergy

Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in wastewater treatment, microbial biotechnology, aquaculture, and economic analysis to ensure comprehensive project implementation and successful technology transfer.

Prof. Gordon McKay

Prof. Gordon McKay

Principal Investigator

Lead expertise in wastewater treatment, process design, and resource recovery. Extensive experience in sustainable technology development and implementation.

Wastewater Treatment Process Design Resource Recovery
Dr. Mohammad Alherbawi

Dr. Mohammad Alherbawi

Co-Investigator

Specialist in microbial biotechnology and bioprocess optimization. Expertise in PNSB cultivation, biomass characterization, and sustainable bioprocess development.

Microbial Biotechnology Bioprocess Optimization PNSB Cultivation
Dr. Sultan Shaikh

Dr. Sultan Shaikh

Postdoctoral Researcher

Expert in purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB), bioprocess optimization, and sustainable resource recovery. Specialized in wastewater-derived biomass for applications in aquaculture feed development.

PNSB Research Bioprocess Optimization Aquaculture Feed

Shell Qatar Consultants

Industry Partner

Industry expertise, sustainable supply of FSPW, and technical support for process integration and scaling. Bringing real-world application knowledge to the research.

Industry Expertise Technical Support Process Scaling

Strategic Collaboration

Our project benefits from strong partnerships between academic research institutions and industry leaders, ensuring that our solutions are both scientifically rigorous and practically applicable.