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Research focus: Crop production systems and bioenergy

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Research focus: Environmental Process Engineering

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Research focus: Bio­di­ver­si­ty & eco­sys­tem ser­vices

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Research focus: GIS & Remote Sensing

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Dr. Ilze Dzene

Postdoctoral Researcher

Dzene, Ilze
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+49 561 804-1262
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+49 5542 98-1230
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Universität Kassel
Fachbereich Ökologische Agrarwissenschaften
Fachgebiet Grünlandwissenschaft und Nachwachsende Rohstoffe
Steinstr. 19
37213 Witzenhausen
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Hörsaalgebäude Steinstraße

Brief introduction  (Dr. Ilze Dzene)

Ilze Dzene is a researcher at the section of Grassland and Renewable Plant Resources at the University of Kassel. Her research interests concern the use of residual biomass resources for energy and bio-based material production. She studied information technology and environmental engineering at Riga Technical University, Latvia and specialized in regional energy planning, sustainable use of residual biomass for production of biogas and solid biomass fuels. Her dissertation was done at Riga Technical University dealing with the simulation and optimization of regional energy systems to increase their sustainability. Ilze Dzene has more than 10 years of experience working in international research project teams, including development of applications for acquisition of the third-party funding, project coordination, dissemination and exploitation of project results. Her current research activities are focusing on biomass assessments and development of bio-based value chains for valorization of residual biomass streams for energy and added value materials, including bio-based carbon products and their applications.

Research interests  (Dr. Ilze Dzene)

Biomass; Bioenergy; Bio-based materials; Value chain development using residual biomasses for value added products; Environmental technology; Research project development

Current research projects  (Dr. Ilze Dzene)

GO-PRIMA

Completed research projects  (Dr. Ilze Dzene)

RE-DIRECT; MOO

Publications  (Dr. Ilze Dzene)

2021

Dzene, I., Hensgen, F., Graß, R., Wachendorf, M., 2021. Net energy balance and fuel quality of an alley cropping system combining grassland and willow: results of the 2nd rotation. Agronomy 11, 1272.
Scheff, V., Dzene, I., Wachendorf, M., Laner, D., 2021. Ressourcenpotenziale biogener Rest- und Abfallstoffe für die thermische Verwertung in Deutschland: Mengen, Energiegehalt, Klassifikation, Kaskadennutzung und Klimaschutzpotenzial, in: Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum (Ed.), Reader: 10. Statuskonferenz. DBFZ Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum gGmbH, pp. 148–149.
Dzene, I., Hensgen, F., Graß, R., Wachendorf, M., 2021. Net energy balance and fuel quality of an alley cropping system combining grassland and willow: results of the 2nd rotation. Agronomy 11, 1272. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11071272

2017

Dzene, I., 2017. Research Overview, Gaps, and Recommendations. ACADEMIC PRESS LTD, 24-28 OVAL ROAD, LONDON NW1 7DX, ENGLAND, London. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-812303-4.00010-0

2016

Dzene, I., 2016. A conceptual methodology for waste-to-biomethane assessment in an urban environment, in: Valtere, S. (Ed.), International Scientific Conference “Environmental and Climate Technologies”, CONECT 2015. Elsevier Ltd., Riga, pp. 3–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.09.002
Dzene, I., Khawaja, C., Janssen, R.A.J., López Bastida, E., Garcí a-Galindo, D., Naudy, V., Sagarna, J., Rivera, S., Poutrin, C., Pietrantonio, E., Solar, T., Kindler, A., Engelmann, K., 2016. SUCELLOG - Triggering the Creation of Biomass Logistic Centres by the Agro-Industry, in: ETA-Florence Renewable Energies (Ed.), 24th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition. ETA-Florence Renewable Energies, Florence, pp. 103–107. https://doi.org/10.5071/24THEUBCE2016-1BO.9.2

2015

Dzene, I., 2015. Assessment of the potential for balancing wind power supply with biogas plants in Latvia, in: Valtere, S. (Ed.), International Scientific Conference “Environmental and Climate Technologies, CONECT 2014”. Elsevier Ltd., Riga, pp. 250–255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2015.06.036
Dzene, I., 2015. Waste-to-biomethane Concept Application: A Case Study of Valmiera City in Latvia. Environmental and Climate Technologies 15, 48–58. https://doi.org/10.1515/rtuect-2015-0005
Dzene, I., 2015. Biochemical methane potential from anaerobic digestion of the macrophyte Cerathophyllum demersum: a batch test study for Latvian conditions, in: Valtere, S. (Ed.), International Scientific Conference “Environmental and Climate Technologies, CONECT 2014”. Elsevier Ltd., Riga, pp. 310–316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2015.06.045
Dzene, I., 2015. Application of ISO 50001 for implementation of sustainable energy action plans, in: Valtere, S. (Ed.), International Scientific Conference “Environmental and Climate Technologies”, CONECT 2014. Elsevier Ltd., Riga, pp. 111–118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2015.06.016

2014

Dzene, I., 2014. Sustainable Use of Macro-Algae for Biogas Production in Latvian Conditions: a Preliminary Study through an Integrated MCA and LCA Approach. Environmental and Climate Technologies 13, 44–56. https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2014-0006
Amann, S., Amann, M.C., Dzene, I., 2014. Strategies and Business Models for Heat Use From Biogas Plants: A European Perspective. ETA-Florence Renewable Energies. https://doi.org/10.5071/22NDEUBCE2014-2CV.1.19
Romagnoli, F., Barisa, A., Dzene, I., Blumberga, A., Blumberga, D., 2014. Implementation of different policy strategies promoting the use of wood fuel in the Latvian district heating system: Impact evaluation through a system dynamic model. Energy 76, 210–222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2014.06.046

2012

Kojakovic, A., Kulisic, B., Jelavic, B., Rutz, D., Wellinger, A., Hahn, H., Sioulas, K., Stambasky, J., Dzene, I., Apostolov, P., Raposa, B., Ofiteru, A., 2012. Biogas Policy Roadmap for Central and Eastern Europe based on Market Stakeholders Consultation. ETA-Florence Renewable Energies. https://doi.org/10.5071/20THEUBCE2012-5EO.1.5
Rutz, D., Janssen, R.A.J., Ramanauskaite, R., Hoffstede, U., Hahn, Henning, Hahn, Horst, Kulisic, B., Bosnjak, R., Kruhek, M., Ribic, B., Surowiec, T., Surowiec, M., Nogueira, M.A., Martin, S., Duarte, F., Salcedo Campos, M.J., Martins, M., Dzene, I., Niklass, M., Pubule, J., Schinnerl, D., Kalandyk, K., Zapora, D., 2012. The Use of Bio-Waste for Biomethane Production in European Cities. ETA-Florence Renewable Energies. https://doi.org/10.5071/20THEUBCE2012-3CO.2.2
Dzene, I., Rochas, C., Rutz, D., Janssen, R.A.J., Ramanauskaite, R., Kulisic, B., Abramovic, J.M., Malek, B., Devetta, M., Surowiec, M., Amann, M.C., Leutgoeb, K., Amman, S., Hinge, J., Bailon, L., Ofiteru, A., Adamescu, M., Fevrier, N., Froning, S., 2012. Development of Sustainable Heat Markets for Biogas Plants in Europe. ETA-Florence Renewable Energies. https://doi.org/10.5071/20THEUBCE2012-5AV.3.51

2011

Dzene, I., Rošā, M., Blumberga, D., 2011. How to select appropriate measures for reductions in negative environmental impact? Testing a screening method on a regional energy system. Energy 36, 1878–1883. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2010.05.001
Kulisic, B., Jelavic, B., Vorkapic, V., Rutz, D., Wellinger, A., Kirchmeyer, F., Hahn, H., Sioulas, K., Stambasky, J., Dzene, I., Yavachev, L., Lovrencec, L., Ofiteru, A., 2011. Optimising Biogas Benefits for the Society by Developing Sustainable Biogas Markets. ETA-Florence Renewable Energies. https://doi.org/10.5071/19THEUBCE2011-OD9.5

2009

Dzene, I., Bodescu, F., 2009. Evaluation of Biomass Availability for Biogas Production at Regional Level. Environmental and Climate Technologies 3, 175. https://doi.org/10.2478/v10145-009-0007-6
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