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• Machine Learning
• Data Privacy
• Robust Learning
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Amartya Sanyal is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science (DIKU), University of Copenhagen, specializing in Machine Learning. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (2023–2025). His research focuses on critical areas of AI safety, data privacy, and robust learning. University: University of Copenhagen Department: Department of Computer Science Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Adjunct Role: IIT Kanpur (2023–2025) His work addresses challenges like differential privacy , data poisoning attacks , machine unlearning , and robust mixture learning . Recent publications analyze privacy-preserving techniques for large language models, fairness in collective action algorithms, and certified data release mechanisms. Amartya has received the Villum Young Investigator Award (2025). His research outputs emphasize online learning , adversarial robustness , and privacy-utility tradeoffs through rigorous theoretical frameworks and practical implementations. Scientific Award: Villum Young Investigator Award His collaborations span institutions like IIT Kanpur and involve interdisciplinary projects with industry partners. Current activities include talks on privacy with correlated data and machine unlearning advancements.

John M. WoodleyView profile

Professor

• Biocatalysis
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Enzyme Technology
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John M. Woodley is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he leads research at the PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre and contributes to the DTU Microbes Initiative. With over 30 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in biocatalysis and bioprocess engineering, with research spanning both theoretical and experimental work across multiple scales. His primary research interests focus on the interface of bioprocess engineering, process chemistry, and reaction engineering. Dr. Woodley's work encompasses multi-step biocatalysis (including systems biocatalysis and flow chemistry), downstream processing from biocatalytic reactors and fermentations (including ISPR), modeling tools for bioprocess assessment (thermodynamics, kinetics, process simulation, economic evaluation), and bio-oxidations (including oxygen supply methods). His enzymatic investigations particularly target alcohol oxidases, carbohydrate oxidases, cytochrome P450s, Baeyer-Villiger monooxygenases, and transaminases. His research portfolio demonstrates consistent innovation in sustainable chemical production, with particular emphasis on enzymatic synthesis of pharmaceuticals and chemicals from renewable resources. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on overcoming industrial implementation challenges, particularly regarding enzyme stability in various reactor environments, optimization of multi-enzyme systems, and scale-up methodologies for biocatalytic processes. Dr. Woodley actively supervises multiple PhD students and leads several significant research projects, including 'P450-based biocatalytic processes for the pharmaceutical industry' (2025-2028), 'Integrated model for up- and downstream bioprocess intensification' (2024-2027), and 'ENFACE: A tool for prediction of enzyme stability at gas-liquid interfaces' (2024-2027). His work has resulted in an impressive publication record of 781 research outputs across various formats, including journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. His research group operates within the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU, utilizing advanced facilities for biocatalysis research, including specialized reactor systems for studying gas-liquid interfaces, computational modeling resources, and laboratories for enzyme characterization and bioprocess development. Through his leadership in the PROSYS center, he contributes to DTU's strategic focus on sustainable process technologies and systems engineering.

Zhanhao ZhangView profile

Research Fellow

• Model Predictive Control
• Process Control
• Time-Delay Systems
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Zhanhao Zhang is a Postdoc researcher at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (DTU Compute) of the Technical University of Denmark, affiliated with the Scientific Computing Center for Energy Resources Engineering. His work centers on developing advanced control strategies for industrial processes with emphasis on sustainability and computational efficiency in energy-intensive sectors. His research specializes in Model Predictive Control (MPC) for time-delay systems, numerical discretization methods, and real-time implementation of cyber-physical control systems. Key application domains include zero-emission industrial processes, cement production blending operations, and oil/gas zero-discharge systems, where he bridges theoretical control algorithms with practical industrial constraints through close industry collaboration. Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals consistent innovation in extending MPC methodologies to handle complex industrial realities like time delays and discontinuities while targeting environmental sustainability. His work demonstrates strong integration of computational mathematics with process engineering to solve critical challenges in carbon-intensive industries. Zhang completed his PhD project "Model Predictive Control for Zero Emission Industrial Processes" (2021-2024) under Professor John Bagterp Jørgensen at DTU, resulting in his doctoral thesis and multiple high-impact publications. This industry-collaborative project focused on developing control frameworks for decarbonizing industrial operations. As an active member of DTU's Scientific Computing Center for Energy Resources Engineering, he contributes to interdisciplinary research that applies high-performance computing and mathematical modeling to optimize energy resource extraction, processing, and utilization while reducing environmental impact.

Hariklia N. GavalaView profile

Professor

• Biorefinery Conversions
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Fermentation Processes
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Hariklia N. Gavala is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). She leads research activities at the PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre and CERE – Center for Energy Resources Engineering, contributing to the DTU Microbes Initiative. Her work focuses on sustainable biorefinery concepts, leveraging mixed microbial consortia for bioconversion of biomasses and industrial effluents into chemicals, biofuels, and materials. Key areas include anaerobic digestion, fermentation process optimization, PHA production, and membrane-based downstream processing. Research expertise includes bioconversion kinetics modeling, pretreatment methods for biomass exploitation, and innovative reactor designs like trickle bed reactors for high-rate gas fermentation. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing clean energy and sustainable production. Current projects involve supervision of PhD students in areas such as CO bioconversion in trickle bed reactors, syngas fermentation, and membrane-integrated bioprocesses. She collaborates internationally on scaling gas fermentation technologies and advancing microbial electrosynthesis. Her contributions are evident in over 140 publications, with recent work emphasizing thermophilic fermentation scalability, CO conversion optimization, and electrochemical systems for chemical production.

Stefan JunneView profile

Associate Professor

• Bioprocess Engineering
• Microbial Cultivation
• Anaerobic Digestion
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Stefan Junne is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, within The Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on optimizing bioprocesses for sustainable production, particularly in microbial cultivation systems, anaerobic digestion, and single-use bioreactor technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioprocess Engineering from Technical University of Berlin and a University Diploma in Chemical Engineering from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg. Education: Ph.D. in Bioprocess Engineering, Technical University of Berlin (2010) University Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (2003) Research Interests: Dr. Junne's work addresses challenges in bioprocess scalability, microbial co-cultivation dynamics, and real-time monitoring technologies. He develops methods for valorizing biogenic residues via anaerobic digestion and dark fermentation, emphasizing low-energy, non-sterile systems. His projects include optimizing plug-flow reactors, membrane-free hydrogen sensors, and single-cell analysis tools. He also investigates the environmental and economic viability of bio-based production grids. Key Projects (2022–2026): STARBio: Single-cell Tracking Analytics for Reliable Bioprocesses Controlling dissolved hydrogen for hydrogenotrophic processes Scale-down of microbial processes Heterogeneity of filamentous growth under shear-force regimes Plug-flow dark fermentation for carboxylic acids Scientific Awards: Gold medal for membrane-free hydrogen monitoring in biogas (2024) Morphology control for Aspergillus scalability (2024) Membrane-free hydrogen monitoring in bioprocesses (2024) Teaching & Collaboration: He teaches courses on bioprocess design, techno-economic analysis, and microbial biotechnology at both B.Sc. and M.Sc. levels. His flipped classroom and challenge-based learning approaches emphasize practical bioprocess development and sustainability assessments. He collaborates internationally on bioreactor engineering and bioeconomic solutions.

Jens Laurids SørensenView profile

Associate Professor

• Fungal Biology
• Secondary Metabolism
• Bioengineering
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Jens Laurids Sørensen , Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Chemistry and Bioscience within the Faculty of Engineering and Science, specializes in fungal biology and sustainable energy systems. His research bridges bioengineering with ecological applications, focusing on secondary metabolites and mycotoxin mitigation. Current projects: Biosynthesis of electrolytes in oleaginous yeasts , Metabolic engineering for lipid production from waste , and Biogenic flow batteries . Research Themes : Fungal Secondary Metabolism : Elucidating polyketide and non-ribosomal peptide pathways in Fusarium species. Sustainable Energy : Developing fungal-based electrolytes for green energy storage. Bioprocessing : Membrane technologies for metabolite purification and scale-up applications. Publication Trends : Recent work emphasizes Fusarium pigments, carbohydrate-active enzymes in Apiospora, and biotechnological applications of fungal metabolites for environmental and energy challenges. Scientific Recognition : Recipient of the Future is Fungi Award (2023). Awarded Best Poster at international conferences. Advising & Collaboration : Supervised PhD projects on lipid production and mycotoxin research, collaborating with institutions like Flensburg University of Applied Sciences and Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Merlin Alvarado MoralesView profile

Researcher

• Biochemical Process Synthesis and Design
• Bioenergy Production
• Biobased Chemicals Production
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Merlin Alvarado Morales is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), with affiliations to the KT Consortium and PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from DTU (2010) and has been a Postdoc researcher since 2011, focusing on bioenergy and biorefinery processes. His research spans biochemical process design , second- and third-generation biofuels , anaerobic digestion , and sustainable solvent development . He has contributed to over 105 publications, including studies on biogas upgrading, microbial electrosynthesis, and waste valorization. Key areas of expertise include mathematical modeling, life cycle assessment (LCA), and process simulation strategies. Dr. Morales has supervised multiple PhD projects, including advanced sensitivity analysis in process design, succinic acid production from wastewater, and anaerobic digestion modeling. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Labs/Teams: KT Consortium, PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre.

Timothy John HobleyView profile

Associate Professor

• Fermentation Technology
• Downstream Processing
• Bioethanol Production
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Timothy John Hobley is an Associate Professor in Fermentation and Purification at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He is affiliated with the Research Group for Microbial Biotechnology and Biorefining, where he conducts research in fermentation physiology, downstream processing, and sustainable bioprocesses. His work is applied at both lab and pilot scales, with a focus on industrial biotechnology and food sustainability. Research Interests: His primary research areas include fermentation technology in fungi such as Trichoderma and Aspergillus, bioethanol production, single-cell protein, magnetic adsorbents for protein purification, immobilized enzymes, and beer brewing. He applies these in the context of circular economy and waste valorization, particularly using agricultural byproducts like spent grain and sugar beet pulp. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications highlight a strong focus on extracting high-value proteins from brewers' spent grain, developing fermentation media from alfalfa residues, ensuring food safety in beer, and engineering mycelium-based meat alternatives. These works reflect a consistent trajectory toward sustainable food systems, green technologies, and bioprocess innovation. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: He currently supervises 4 PhD students and 3 postdocs, with past supervision of 7 PhDs and 2 postdocs. His projects are funded by diverse sources including Novozymes, EU Framework Programs (6th and 7th), Danish High Technology Foundation, Nordic Energy Research, and private companies like Grundfors. He has also served as censor for over 8 PhD theses internationally and supervised more than 30 undergraduate and master’s theses, often in collaboration with Danish industry. Labs and Teams: He leads research within the Microbial Biotechnology and Biorefining group at DTU Food, contributing to projects like GRAINPEP (protein extraction from spent grain) and ApplePom (apple pomace utilization). His team integrates bioprocessing, fermentation, and downstream technologies to develop sustainable food and industrial products.

Marina Yovkova LinovaView profile

Researcher

• Protein Purification
• Chromatography
• Therapeutic Proteins
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Marina Yovkova Linova is a Researcher (Tenure Track) in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre. Her work focuses on advanced purification technologies for biopharmaceutical production systems. Her research centers on protein purification from yeast expression systems, specializing in host cell protein removal, multimodal chromatography membrane development, and continuous bioprocessing. Key methodologies include proteomic analysis of copurification phenomena and flow-through mode purification strategies for therapeutic proteins like monoclonal antibodies and single-chain variable fragments. Her work bridges biochemical engineering principles with industrial biopharmaceutical manufacturing challenges. Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong emphasis on membrane chromatography innovations and integrated continuous purification platforms, particularly for Pichia pastoris-derived biologics. Her research consistently addresses critical industry pain points including host cell protein contamination, yield optimization, and cost reduction in downstream processing. Scientific Awards: None mentioned in available sources. Dr. Linova serves as PhD supervisor for the recently completed project "In situ Protein Recovery from Yeast Fermentations" (2020-2024), collaborating with Prof. John Woodley and Prof. Manuel Pinelo. This project investigated novel protein recovery methods from yeast fermentations and received attention from news outlets and academic platforms with 16 Mendeley readers. She operates within DTU's PROSYS research center, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on bioprocess engineering challenges. Her laboratory focuses on experimental development of purification strategies for therapeutic proteins, particularly optimizing membrane-based separation techniques for complex biologics.

Silje Synnøve Lyder HermansenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Comparative Politics
• Judicial Politics
• Legislative Politics
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Silje Synnøve Lyder Hermansen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen, specializing in democratic representation across courts and parliaments. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and contributes to the Danish and Comparative Politics – Behavior, Institutions, and Methods research cluster, as well as the Gender & Politics initiative. Research Focus: Judicial politics (Court of Justice of the EU), legislative politics (European Parliament), political representation, gender quotas, and quantitative methods. Teaching: Comparative politics, European Union studies, and advanced R programming for statistical analysis. Publications span empirical studies on judicial legitimacy, EU electoral data transparency, and the impact of gender quotas. Notable awards include recognition at the European Union Studies Association (EUSA) 2019 Biennial Conference. Her work combines Bayesian estimation strategies, automated data collection, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Email: silje.hermansen@ifs.ku.dk Office Hours: Wednesday 12-13

Marco MaschiettiView profile

Associate Professor

• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Impact Reduction
• Separation Processes
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Marco Maschietti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Life Sciences at Aalborg University, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Esbjerg, Denmark. His research focuses on sustainable chemical processes with applications in biorefineries and the oil & gas industry. He leads multiple research projects and actively collaborates with industry partners. Research Interests: Reduction of environmental impact in chemical processes Supercritical fluid applications (e.g., supercritical CO₂) Hydrothermal liquefaction and oxidation H₂S scavenging and management in oil & gas production Phase equilibrium and process modeling Separation processes and emulsion behavior His recent publications and projects reflect a strong trend in green chemistry, environmental technology, and industrial sustainability, particularly in offshore operations. The research integrates experimental work with computational modeling to optimize chemical processes. Scientific Awards: The Terje Østvold Memory Award - Best Paper 2024 Advising and Grants: Marco Maschietti leads multiple externally funded research projects, including INNO-H2S (EUDP), Zero H2S - DEMO (Danish Offshore Technology Center), and CarbonAdapt (Innovation Fund Denmark). He is involved in PhD supervision and has mentored early-career researchers. His research is supported by collaborations with OKEA ASA, SLB, and other industrial partners. Labs and Teams: He is part of the Chemical and Bioengineering research group at AAU Esbjerg, working closely with researchers such as S. Kucheryavskiy, R. Wimmer, N.K. Nielsen, and F.J. Aschmoneit. The team focuses on experimental and computational studies of chemical processes with environmental applications.

• Fermentation technology
• Side-stream valorization
• Downstream processing
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Giuliano Marcelo Dragone serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Food Science within the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. His academic position focuses on Ingredient and Dairy Technology, where he bridges fundamental research with applied industrial biotechnology to develop sustainable solutions for food, feed, and bioenergy sectors. Dr. Dragone's research expertise spans several critical areas in sustainable bioprocessing: Fermentation technology and microbial bioprocessing Side-stream and agricultural by-product valorization Downstream processing techniques Biorefinery development Food waste conversion to high-value products His recent publication portfolio reveals a strong thematic focus on transforming waste streams like brewer's spent grain into valuable products through innovative bioprocesses. His work demonstrates expertise in bacterial co-cultivation for chemical production, yeast immobilization techniques, enzyme cocktail optimization for biomass conversion, and sustainable protein extraction methods. The research consistently addresses circular economy principles by developing processes that convert agricultural and industrial by-products into high-value products. As an educator, Dr. Dragone plays a central role in talent development, supervising MSc and PhD students through industry-collaborative projects. He has expanded his educational impact globally through the Massive Open Online Course 'Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development' on Coursera. His academic activities include active grant acquisition, interdisciplinary research initiatives, and fostering strong academia-industry partnerships to ensure scientific advances translate into practical biomanufacturing solutions for a more circular bioeconomy.

Abhishek SivaramView profile

Researcher

• Chemical Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Abhishek Sivaram is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the KT Consortium PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre. His research integrates chemical engineering with artificial intelligence to solve complex process challenges. His primary research spans Chemical Engineering, Machine Learning, and Process Control, with specific expertise in photobioreactor systems, microalgae cultivation, and hybrid modeling approaches. He develops frameworks combining first-principles engineering models with data-driven algorithms for applications ranging from bioreactor optimization to protein precipitation processes. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on machine learning integration across chemical engineering domains, particularly using hybrid models to enhance prediction accuracy in multiphase systems and bioprocesses. Key application areas include gas-liquid reactors, single-cell cultivation dynamics, and metabolic flux analysis in cell cultures. Sivaram serves as supervisor for the active PhD project 'Biomolecule Production Mapping via Biosynthesis using Quantum Generative Artificial Intelligence' (2024-2027), collaborating with Prof. S. S. Mansouri and other researchers. This project has attracted significant academic interest with 20 Mendeley readers. He operates within DTU's PROSYS research environment, which specializes in advanced process systems engineering and control strategies for sustainable chemical production.

Poul Løgstrup BjergView profile

Professor

• Environmental Risk Assessment
• Groundwater Remediation
• Contaminated Site Management
• +12 more

Poul Løgstrup Bjerg is a Professor in the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he conducts research in environmental contamination and chemicals. His work focuses on risk assessment and remediation technologies for contaminated soil, groundwater, and surface water, contributing to sustainable water resource management and UN Sustainable Development Goals. University: Technical University of Denmark School: College of Engineering Department: Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering Email: plbj@dtu.dk Phone: +45 29471605 ORCID: 0000-0002-1977-1871 Website: https://sustain.dtu.dk/ His research interests include environmental risk assessment, groundwater remediation, PFAS and pesticide contamination, isotope analysis, and geostatistical modeling of contaminant transport. He employs interdisciplinary methods combining hydrogeology, microbiology, and advanced monitoring technologies to assess and manage contaminated sites. The trend in his recent publications shows a strong focus on persistent pollutants such as PFAS and pesticides, with increasing use of innovative techniques like fluorescence spectroscopy, stable isotope analysis, and cross-borehole electrical resistivity tomography for contaminant detection and remediation monitoring. His work bridges scientific research with policy and practical applications in environmental management. Poul Løgstrup Bjerg has secured funding from major agencies including the European Commission and Innovation Fund Denmark and has led numerous collaborative projects with consulting firms (e.g., Rambøll, Cowi) and governmental bodies (e.g., Danish EPA). His research has significant societal impact, particularly in safeguarding drinking water resources. Supervisor of 25 completed PhD projects Mentor to over 100 master’s thesis students Current supervision of multiple PhD candidates in PFAS and pesticide transport projects He leads or participates in active research projects focused on PFAS attenuation, contaminant mass discharge quantification, and landfill leachate impacts. His lab collaborates extensively across Denmark and internationally, employing field investigations, laboratory experiments, and numerical modeling.

• Structural Biology
• Protein Production
• NMR Spectroscopy
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Robert Dagil is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He is a member of the VAR2CSA research team and maintains an active research profile with numerous recent publications in high-impact journals. Education: Ph.D in Structural Biology and NMR Laboratory, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen (2013) M.Sc. in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen (2008) Dr. Dagil's research focuses on protein structure-function relationships, with particular expertise in NMR spectroscopy, crystallography, and protein production techniques. His work has evolved from fundamental structural biology to translational applications in both infectious disease and oncology. He specializes in protein production, conjugation experiments, and development of upstream/downstream processes for recombinant proteins. His recent work demonstrates a significant shift toward cancer immunotherapy, particularly targeting oncofetal chondroitin sulfate for tumor detection and therapy development. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on developing novel cancer therapies through antibody targeting of specific glycosaminoglycans. His work spans multiple high-impact areas including multi-cancer detection methods, CAR T-cell therapies, bispecific T-cell engagers, and tumor-agnostic therapeutic approaches. While maintaining connections to infectious disease research (particularly malaria and SARS-CoV-2), his primary focus has shifted toward oncology applications with several publications in Nature Communications, The Lancet Microbe, and other prestigious journals. Dr. Dagil is actively involved in multiple collaborative research projects, particularly within the VAR2CSA team at the University of Copenhagen, where he contributes expertise in protein production and structural analysis. His work bridges fundamental protein science with clinical applications, demonstrating a strong translational research approach.