Christoph Griesbeck

Christoph Griesbeck is a Professor and Head of the Biotechnology Department at MCI - The Entrepreneurial University, leading study programs in Biotechnology & Food Engineering since 2011. He also serves as Innovation Hub Coordinator for Food, Biotechnology & Circular Economy at Ulysseus (since 2020). His career includes roles as Head of Biotechnology at MCI (2006–2011), Postdoc at the University of Regensburg (2002), and doctoral work in Biochemistry.

Education: Dr. rer. nat. in Cell Biology & Plant Physiology (University of Regensburg, 2001), Dipl.-Biochem. (University of Regensburg, 1998).

Research focuses on algal biotechnology, microbial protein expression systems, biodegradation of plastics, and circular economy. He has authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with recent work on Ideonella sakaiensis PET degradation and UV-enhanced carotenoid production.

Notable awards include Bavarian Innovation Award nomination (2006) and Business Plan Competition victory (2006). He reviews for journals like Molecular Biology Reports and serves on DECHEMA’s Algal Biotechnology Division advisory board.

Supervised over 80 students (BSc/MSc), including recent theses on AI in enzyme engineering and anti-inflammatory algal extracts. Active in conference organization (e.g., 8th Summerschool on Advanced Biotechnology) and industry collaborations.