15th October 2025 - Plenary keynote presentation DAAL XV Conference in Fortaleza (Brazil) - ONLINE
Mathematical models of anaerobic processes: Tools for technology advancement and scientific discovery
Mathematical modeling has played a central role in advancing both our scientific understanding and the engineering optimization of anaerobic processes and digestion systems. This plenary talk will provide a structured overview of the main types of models developed for AD — from early biokinetic formulations to more recent mechanistic and ecosystem-based approaches. Emphasis will be placed on how these models have contributed to uncovering the underlying biological and physico-chemical processes while also enabling the design, control, and scaling of full-scale digesters. Revisiting key milestones and methodological shifts, the talk will highlight the dual impact of AD modeling in shaping research directions and informing industrial applications. The session will conclude with a roadmap for future developments, addressing current limitations and emerging opportunities for next-generation modeling frameworks.
June 2020 - Khalifa University's Live Virtual Lecture on Covid-19 with Dr. Jorge Rodriguez
How mathematical models can help us understand and decide on interventions against COVID19
Dr Rodríguez discusses the open source population model he has created with a research team from KU. The model aims to help decision makers understand the impacts that different interventions will have as Covid-19 spreads, by studying how possible interventions may impact the Covid-19 outbreak and fatalities.
