Dr. Witold P. Kwapinski
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Dr. Witold P. Kwapinski

Lecturer
The University of Limerick, Ireland

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Lodz Technical University, Poland

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Biography

Dr. Witold P. Kwapinski completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Lodz Technical University, Poland. He is having over 16 years’ research, teaching, design, development, modelling and optimization experience of novel and existing processes in chemical and process Engineering. He is highly qualified, a hard and conscientious worker, ambitious person, enhancing teamwork, with substantial research and teaching experience and potential. He is supervising 2 PhD students and co-supervise 3 other (five already successfully completed) and several final year projects and design project students. Dr. Witold is a Lecturer and Course Director and leader of 5 modules at The University of Limerick, Ireland. Dr. Witold is a Principal Investigator, Supervisor and Collaborator in number of national and international projects. He has over 90 publications in high rank journals, conference proceedings and reports. Dr. Witold has been invited to referee journal submissions by several highly ranked ISI and EU FP7 projects. He acts as an expert in external research and industrial institutions and is a member of Management Committees. He is also serving as member of editorial board and reviewer in number of journals. His area of research interest focuses on Biorefinery, Energy and Natural Resources, Thermal Processes, Biowaste Processing, Separation Processes, Adsorption Processes, Numerical Modelling of Heat and Mass Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Reaction Engineering, Nutrients Sorption, Plasma Processes, Carbon Nanotubes, Carbon Inks, Bio-Oil Upgrading, Bio-Gasification, Char and Nutrition Processing, and Heat and Mass Transfer.

Area of Interest:

Physical Science Engineering
100%
Biorefinery
62%
Nutrients Sorption
90%
Thermal Processes
75%
Separation Processes
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Selected Publications

  1. Wnetrzak, R., D.J.M. Hayes, L.S. Jensen, J.J. Leahy and W. Kwapinski, 2015. Determination of the higher heating value of pig manure. Waste Biomass Valorizat., 10.1007/s12649-015-9350-y.
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  2. Pandey, D.S., I. Pan, S. Das, J.J. Leahy and W. Kwapinski, 2015. Multi-gene genetic programming based predictive models for municipal solid waste gasification in a fluidized bed gasifier. Bioresour. Technol., 179: 524-533.
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  3. Kaluzna-Czaplinska, J., A. Rosiak, M. Kwapinska and W. Kwapinski, 2015. Different analytical procedures in the studies of organic residues in archaeological ceramic samples with the use of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Critical Rev. Anal. Chem., 10.1080/10408347.2015.1008130.
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  4. Xue, G., M. Kwapinska, W. Kwapinski, K.M. Czajka, J. Kennedy and J.J. Leahy, 2014. Impact of torrefaction on properties of Miscanthus x giganteus relevant to gasification. Fuel, 121: 189-197.
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  5. Xue, G., M. Kwapinska, A. Horvat, Z. Li, S. Dooley, W. Kwapinski and J.J. Leahy, 2014. Gasification of Miscanthus x giganteus in an Air-blown bubbling fluidized bed: A preliminary study of performance and agglomeration. Energy Fuels, 28: 1121-1131.
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  6. Xue, G., M. Kwapinska, A. Horvat, W. Kwapinski and L.P.L.M. Rabou et al., 2014. Gasification of torrefied Miscanthus x giganteus in an air-blown bubbling fluidized bed gasifier. Bioresour. Technol., 159: 397-403.
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  7. Wnetrzak R., J.J. Leahy, K. Chojnacka, A. Saeid, E.H. Novotny, L.S. Jensen and W. Kwapinski, 2014. Influence of the pig manure biochar mineral content on Cr(III) sorption capacity. J. Chem. Technol. Biotechnol., 89: 569-578.
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  8. Tsaneva, V.N., W. Kwapinski, X. Teng and B.A. Glowacki, 2014. Assessment of the structural evolution of carbons from microwave plasma natural gas reforming and biomass pyrolysis using Raman spectroscopy. Carbon, 80: 617-628.
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  9. Ruppert, A.M., M. Niewiadomski, J. Grams and W. Kwapinski, 2014. Optimization of Ni/ZrO2 catalytic performance in thermochemical cellulose conversion for enhanced hydrogen production. Applied Catalysis B: Environ., 145: 85-90.
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  10. Lynch, D., F. Low, A.M. Henihan, A. Garcia, W. Kwapinski, L. Zhang and J.J. Leahy, 2014. Behavior of heavy metals during fluidized bed combustion of poultry litter. Energy Fuels, 28: 5158-5166.
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  11. Li, Z., Y. Liu, W. Kwapinski and J.J. Leahy, 2014. ZrO2-modified TiO2 nanorod composite: Hydrothermal synthesis, characterization and application in esterification of organic acid. Mater. Chem. Phys., 145: 82-89.
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  12. Grams, J., A. Ura and W. Kwapinski, 2014. ToF-SIMS as a versatile tool to study the surface properties of silica supported cobalt catalyst for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Fuel, 122: 301-309.
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  13. Fox, A., W. Kwapinski, B.S. Griffiths and A. Schmalenberger, 2014. The role of sulfur-and phosphorus-mobilizing bacteria in biochar-induced growth promotion of Lolium perenne. FEMS Microbiol. Ecol., 90: 78-91.
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  14. Araujo, J.R., B.S. Archanjo, K.R. de Souza, W. Kwapinski, N.P. Falcao, E.H. Novotny and C.A. Achete, 2014. Selective extraction of humic acids from an anthropogenic Amazonian dark earth and from a chemically oxidized charcoal. Biol. Fertil. Soils, 50: 1223-1232.
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  15. Wnetrzak, R., W. Kwapinski, K. Peters, S.G. Sommer, L.S. Jensen and J.J. Leahy, 2013. The influence of the pig manure separation system on the energy production potentials. Bioresour. Technol., 136: 502-508.
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  16. Troy, S.M., T. Nolan, J.J. Leahy, P.G. Lawlor, M.G. Healy and W. Kwapinski, 2013. Effect of sawdust addition and composting of feedstock on renewable energy and biochar production from pyrolysis of anaerobically digested pig manure. Biomass Bioenergy, 49: 1-9.
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  17. Melligan, F., M.H.B. Hayes, W. Kwapinski and J.J. Leahy, 2013. A study of hydrogen pressure during hydropyrolysis of Miscanthus x giganteus and online catalytic vapour upgrading with Ni on ZSM-5. J. Anal. Applied Pyrolysis, 103: 369-377.
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  18. Lynch, D., A.M. Henihan, W. Kwapinski, L. Zhang and J.J. Leahy, 2013. Ash agglomeration and deposition during combustion of poultry litter in a bubbling fluidized-bed combustor. Energy Fuels, 27: 4684-4694.
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  19. Lynch, D., A.M. Henihan, B. Bowen, D. Lynch, K. McDonnell, W. Kwapinski and J.J. Leahy, 2013. Utilisation of poultry litter as an energy feedstock. Biomass Bioenergy, 49: 197-204.
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  20. Troy, S.M., T. Nolan, W. Kwapinski, J.J. Leahy, M.G. Healy and P.G. Lawlor, 2012. Effect of sawdust addition on composting of separated raw and anaerobically digested pig manure. J. Environ. Manage., 111: 70-77.
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  21. Novotny, E.H., R. Auccaise, M.H.R. Velloso, J.C. Correa and M.M. Higarashi et al., 2012. Characterization of phosphate structures in biochar from swine bones. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira, 47: 672-676.
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  22. Melligan, F., M.H.B. Hayes, W. Kwapinski and J.J. Leahy, 2012. Pyrolysis GC/MS of Miscanthusxgiganteus with Ni-ZSM-5 and Ni-MCM-41 in a hydrogen atmosphere. Energy Fuels, 26: 6080-6090.
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  23. Melligan, F., K. Dussan, R. Auccaise, E.H. Novotny, J.J. Leahy, M.H.B. Hayes and W. Kwapinski, 2012. Characterisation of the products from pyrolysis of residues after acid hydrolysis of Miscanthus. Bioresour. Technol., 108: 258-263.
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  24. Linhares, C.R., J. Lemke, R. Auccaise, D.A. Duo, R.L. Ziolli, W. Kwapinski and E.H. Novotny, 2012. Reproducing the organic matter model of anthropogenic dark earth of Amazonia and testing the ecotoxicity of functionalized charcoal compounds. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira, 47: 693-698.
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  25. Li, Z., R. Wnetrzak, W. Kwapinski and J.J. Leahy, 2012. Synthesis and characterization of sulfated TiO2 nanorods and ZrO2 /TiO2 nanocomposites for the esterification of biobased organic acid. ACS Applied Mater. Interfaces, 4: 4499-4505.
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  26. Kolodynska, D., R. Wnetrzak J.J. Leahy, M.H.B. Hayes, W. Kwapinski and Z. Hubicki, 2012. Adsorptive characterisation of biochar in heavy metal ions removal. Chem. Eng. J., 197: 295-305.
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  27. Nolan, T., S.M. Troy, M.G. Healy, W. Kwapinski, J.J. Leahy and P.G. Lawlor, 2011. Characterization of compost produced from separated pig manure and a variety of bulking agents at low initial C/N ratios. Bioresour. Technol., 102: 7131-7138.
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  28. Melligan, F., R. Auccaise, E.H. Novotny, J.J. Leahy, M.H.B. Hayes and W. Kwapinski, 2011. Pressurised pyrolysis of miscanthus using a fixed bed reactor. Bioresour. Technol., 102: 3466-3470.
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  29. Kwapinski, W., K. Salem, D. Mewes and E. Tsotsas, 2010. Thermal and flow effects during adsorption in conventional, diluted and annular packed beds. Chem. Eng. Sci., 65: 4250-4260.
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  30. Kwapinski, W., C.M. Byrne, E. Kryachko, P. Wolfram and C. Adley et al., 2010. Biochar from biomass and waste. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 1: 177-189.
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  31. Kwapinski, W., 2009. Combined wall and thermal effects during non-isothermal packed bed adsorption. Chem. Eng. J., 152: 271-276.
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  32. Salem, K., W. Kwapinski, E. Tsotsas and D. Mewes, 2006. Experimental and theoretical investigation of concentration and temperature profiles in a narrow packed bed adsorber. Chem. Eng. Technol., 29: 910-915.
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  33. Kwapinski, W. and E. Tsotsas, 2006. Characterization of particulate materials in respect to drying. Drying Technol., 24: 1083-1092.
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  34. Kwapinski, W., M. Winterberg, E. Tsotsas and D. Mewes, 2004. Modeling of the wall effect in packed bed adsorption. Chem. Eng. Technol., 27: 1179-1186.
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  35. Kwapinski, W. and E. Tsotsas, 2004. Determination of kinetics and equilibria for adsorption of water vapor on single zeolite particles by a magnetic suspension balance. Chem. Eng. Technol., 27: 681-686.
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  36. Kaminski, W. and W. Kwapinski, 2001. Intensification of mass exchanged in liquid membrane with crossing liquid streams. Chem. Process Eng., 22: 609-614.
  37. Kaminski, W. and W. Kwapinski, 2001. Hydrodynamics and mass transfer in liquid membranes with crossing streams. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 40: 1234-1238.
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  38. Kaminski, W. and W. Kwapinski, 2000. Applicability of liquid membranes in environmental protection. Polish J. Environ. Stud., 9: 37-43.
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