Research focus

Biocatalysis: We harness enzymes and microorganisms to accelerate chemical reactions for cleaner, sustainable production. 

Bioenergy: We harness biological processes to produce renewable energy, including biofuels and biogas. 

Bioprocess engineering: We optimize processes for producing biological products, from pharmaceuticals and cells to biofuels and food, at scale. 

Biomanufacturing: We design scalable production systems for biologics, harnessing cells and organisms to manufacture proteins, antibodies, and nucleic acids. 

Bioprocess design: We design processes for large-scale biological production, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and regulatory compliance. 

Biorefining: We develop sustainable processes to convert biomass into valuable chemicals, fuels, and materials. 

Cellular modelling: We create models to simulate cellular behaviour, aiding in drug development, disease understanding, and understanding of fundamental biology.

Food Engineering: We apply advanced processes to improve food production, safety, and nutrition. 


Affiliated academics

  • Dr Francesca Ceroni
  • Professor Rongjun Chen
  • Dr Yuval Elani
  • Professor Jason Hallett
  • Professor Jerry Heng
  • Professor Klaus Hellgardt
  • Professor Cleo Kontoravdi
  • Professor J Krishnan
  • Dr Maria Papathanasiou
  • Professor Karen Polizzi
  • Dr Umang Shah
  • Professor Ali Yetisen