Dr. László Aleksza - MATE Research
Overview
Dr. László Aleksza is an Associate Professor and Head of the adjunct Department of Waste Management at the Institute of Environmental Sciences, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Gödöllő, Hungary. In addition, he is CEO of Proficomp, Inc. and Founder of Profikomp North America Inc.
Laszlo Aleksza has been researching the scientific background of biological waste treatment processes and realizing practical technological possibilities for 30 years. His scientific activity is marked by numerous publications in Hungarian and foreign languages, and is a co-author / professional reviewer of several books. He is the developer and participant of several international tenders. His research interests include the development of innovative technologies related to bio-waste management and the development of related circular economic models. He participates as an expert in the preparation of related professional regulations and legislation within EU. He represents ProfiKomp Inc. in numerous professional organizations: International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), European Composting Network (ECN), European Bioplastics (EUBP).
He authored and co-authored 30 research articles in high-impact scientific journals, and contributed to 8 books or book chapters as author or editor. His Hirsch index currently is 4.
He is Managing Director of the Hungarian Compost Association, and a member of European Bioplastics. He served as a Consultant of the Ministry of Environment, Hungary (1995–2000), and as Managing Director of Biokultura Association, Hungary (1994–1997). He is Editor-in-Chief of Biohulladék Magazin.
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Publications
Üveges, Zs., Damak, M., Klátyik, Sz., Ramay, M.W., Fekete, Gy., Varga, Zs., Gyuricza, Cs., Székács, A., Aleksza, L. (2023): Biomethane potential in anaerobic biodegradation of commercial bioplastic materials. Fermentation 9 (3): 261. doi: 10.3390/fermentation9030261
Gulyás, M., Someus, E., Klátyik, Sz., Fuchs, M., Varga, Zs.I., Dér, S., Fekete, Gy., Czinkota, I., Székács, A., Gyuricza, Cs., Aleksza, L. (2022): Effects of combined application of solid pyrolysis products and digestate on selected soil properties of arenosol and plant growth and composition in laboratory experiments. Agronomy 12 (6): 1440. doi: 10.3390/agronomy12061440
Pintér, R., Fekete, G., Varga, Zs.I.,Gyuricza, Cs.,Aleksza, L. (2022): Evaluation of organic wastes as substrates for rearing Zophobas morio, Tenebrio molitor, and Acheta domesticus larvae as alternative feed supplements. J. Central Eur. Green Innov. 10 (Suppl 1): 143-156. doi: 10.33038/jcegi.3508
Ujj, A., Percsi, K., Beres, A., Aleksza, L., Diaz, F.R., Gyuricza, Cs., Fogarassy, Cs. (2021): Analysis of quality of backyard compost and its potential utilization as a circular bio-waste source. Appl. Sci. 11 (10): 4392. doi: 10.3390/app11104392
Harsányi, E., Juhász, Cs.,Kovács, E., Huzsvai, L., Pintér, R., Fekete, Gy., Varga, Zs.I., Aleksza, L., Gyuricza, Cs. (2020): Evaluation of organic wastes as substrates for rearing Zophobas morio, Tenebrio molitor, and Acheta domesticus larvae as alternative feed supplements. Insects 11 (9): 604. doi: 10.3390/insects11090604
Projects
Development of a sustainable, waste-free production technology for insect-based protein feed and feed use with farm animals according to the circular economy model; project identifier: 2020-1.1.2-PIACI-KFI-2021-00300
NKFIH project, 2020-2024, ongoing; project role: Participant Researcher. The aim of the project is the assessment of insect larvae to be utilized as feed for livestock, and to develop a feasible and sustainable production technology in collaboration with a market leading feed manufacturer. The project also aims to promote circular economy through its achievements. https://uni-mate.hu/2020-1.1.2-piaci-kfi-2021-00300
Technological development of microalgae breeding systems, with the use of 3D printed units with unique geometry; project identifier: 2018-1.1.2-KFI-2018-00131
NKFIH project, 2018-2020, completed; project role: Project Manager. The project aimed to design novel breeding equipment for industrial scale microalga cultivation. The controlled alga growth units of the technology were manufactured by 3D printing technology. https://nkfih.gov.hu/palyazoknak/nkfi-alap/tamogatott-projektek-2018-112-kfi
Development of an integrated agricultural biological waste management system; project identifier: GINOP-2.2.1-15-2017-00045
NKFIH project, 2017-2020, completed; project role: Project Manager. The project consortium devised an Integrated Agricultural Biological Waste Management System. Project participants included the academic sector (MATE), a Hungarian business firm producing and developing biological waste management technologies (Profikomp Környezettechnika Zrt.), and an end-user (Béke Agrár Kft.). https://palyazatok.uni-mate.hu/ginop-2.2.1-15-2017-00045