My research focuses on developing microbial and algal biotechnologies for sustainable waste management, resource recovery, and carbon mitigation. I am particularly interested in how microbial communities and biofilms can be harnessed to transform challenging industrial waste streams and renewable feedstocks into valuable bioproducts. A key aspect of my work involves designing microbial processes for the treatment and valorisation of complex industrial effluents that are not easily addressed by conventional technologies. These include waste streams from the fertiliser, paper and pulp, coal, and mushroom industries. Through understanding microbial metabolism and biofilm formation, I aim to optimise these systems for both pollutant removal and product recovery. I also explore the potential of fungal biofilms and pellicles as renewable platforms for developing sustainable biomaterials and alternative proteins. This work seeks to advance the use of fungal systems in producing mycoproteins and biofilm-derived materials with unique structural and functional properties. In parallel, I investigate microalgal carbon capture and the valorisation of spent algal biomass, focusing on integrating CO₂ sequestration with the recovery of high-value compounds. Collectively, my research contributes to advancing circular bioeconomy approaches through microbial innovation and sustainable bioprocess development.