Eric Hagenimana
Cranfield University| Cranfield University | |
| Bedford, United Kingdom | |
| Member ID | 5060 |
|---|---|
| Member since | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
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PhD researcher at Cranfield University specializing in waste stream valorisation and nutrient recovery from agricultural digestate and source-separated urine. I combine oxidative and ultrasonic pretreatment with bio-flocculant development and biomineralisation to enable phosphorus and carbon recovery. With extensive experience in sustainability standards and auditing (ISO 9001 & 14001), I bridge science, compliance, and circular economy practice.Details
I am a PhD researcher at Cranfield University’s Water Science Institute focusing on nutrient and carbon recovery from concentrated waste streams. My research explores combined oxidative (hydrogen peroxide) and ultrasonic pretreatments to enhance solubilisation, the application of bio-flocculants for improved digestate dewaterability, and microbial processes for phosphorus recovery as struvite. This work contributes to advancing circular economy strategies in agricultural systems.I hold an MSc in Water and Wastewater Engineering from Cranfield University and a BSc in Petroleum Chemistry from the American University of Nigeria. Before my PhD, I served as a Standards Specialist at the Rwanda Standards Board, leading the Zamukana Ubuziranenge programme to support SMEs in compliance with international standards. I am also IRCA-certified as a Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, with additional training in ISO 50001 and ISO 19011 auditing.
My wider interests include circular economy, sustainability standards, and digital innovation. Through the Interational Society for Industrial Ecology, I aim to connect research and practice, contributing to the Life Cycle, Circular Economy, and Waste & Recycling sections, and collaborating to advance credible, transparent, and resource-efficient systems.
Research Interests
My professional and research interests include:Nutrient and carbon recovery from waste streams
Circular economy and resource efficiency in agro-industrial systems
Industrial ecology of sanitation and wastewater systems
Sustainability standards, governance, and compliance frameworks