Dr. Alifia Mulyawati 

Dr. Alifia Mulyawati is a Postdoctoral Researcher with the DOT.GREEN project in the Circular Bioeconomy Research Group at Munster Technological University (MTU). She supports the development and optimisation of a farm-based green biorefinery demonstration facility at Farm Zero C, Bandon, Co. Cork. Her work focuses on advancing scalable bioprocessing systems that contribute to sustainable agricultural transformation and climate-neutral bioeconomy solutions.

She holds a PhD in Biotechnology from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand, with a strong foundation in microbiology, specialising in carbohydrate utilisation, hydrolysis, fermentation, and anaerobic digestion using microbial consortia. Her technical expertise spans laboratory-scale experimentation to pilot-scale process development, including lignocellulosic biomass conversion, enzymatic supplementation strategies, volatile fatty acid production, and biomethane system optimisation.

Dr. Mulyawati has contributed to multiple research initiatives aligned with circular bioeconomy and decarbonisation strategies, particularly in farm-based anaerobic digestion and biomass valorisation.

She previously worked on the EU Just Transition Fund-funded Biomethane for Carbon and Community (BCC) project at the Technological University of the Shannon, where she collaborated closely with Tipperary County Council, the Irish Bioeconomy Foundation, and the Tipperary Energy Agency. Her work focused on advancing regional biomethane development pathways, techno-economic and sustainability considerations for the community-based cooperative model of anaerobic digestion, stakeholder engagement, and supporting policy-aligned strategies for low-carbon rural transition.

Dr. Mulyawati has extensive experience working within multidisciplinary and international research collaborations, and actively disseminates her work through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and engagement with industry and policy stakeholders.

Her research is driven by a commitment to translating scientific innovation into practical, scalable technologies that support rural communities, sustainable agriculture, and the transition towards a circular, low-carbon bioeconomy.