Shivali Sahota

Shivali Sahota holds a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India. Her doctoral research focused on biogas desulfurization using leaf waste-derived biochar. She is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Galway, Ireland, where she is contributing to the SEAI-funded "Bioeconomy Renewable Energy" project. This initiative aims to develop an analytical framework for assessing the economic, environmental, and spatial impacts of anaerobic digestion (AD) technology within a circular bioeconomy. Her work also tackles technical and market barriers, providing policy guidance through comprehensive assessments specific to Ireland. Before her tenure at the University of Galway, Dr. Sahota was a Principal Project Scientist at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. There, she assisted in developing LCA, ESG courses as a Principal Project Scientist, for enhancing understanding and awareness of sustainability and governance issues. Prior to this, she also served as a Postdoctoral Fellow/Grant researcher at the University Degli Niccolo Cusano in Rome, focusing on addressing waste management challenges through sustainable biorefineries based on anaerobic digestion and dark fermentation processes by using lifecycle assessment (LCA) methodology. Dr. Sahota also gained significant experience as a Research Associate at the National Institute of Bioenergy (SSS-NIBE) in India, where she worked on biogas production and Bio-CNG plant design standardization. With over a decade of research experience, Dr. Sahota's primary research interests lie in bioenergy production, anaerobic digestion technology, organic waste valorisation, circular biorefineries, and lifecycle assessment of biochemical processes. She also served as a Review Editor for "Frontiers in Sustainability-Circular Economy" and has authored over 10 publications, including peer-reviewed articles and book chapters published in high-impact journals and academic volumes.

Research Project Title: Bioeconomy Renewable Energy Project

What is the research focus of the project: The research focuses on developing an analytical framework to evaluate the economic, environmental, and spatial impacts of anaerobic digestion (AD) technology within the context of a circular bioeconomy. It also addresses key technical and market barriers, offering policy-relevant insights through detailed assessments tailored to the Irish context.