Julian Kager

Julian Kager is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He is affiliated with the PILOT PLANT research group. His research focuses on bioprocess and biosystems engineering, emphasizing the optimization and control of bioprocesses across pharmaceutical, industrial, and environmental biotechnology applications. He has expertise in experimental verification at lab and pilot scales, particularly in model development and real-time applications.

Education:

• PhD in Bioprocess Engineering from Vienna University of Technology, Austria (2015–2019)
• MSc in Biotechnology from University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria (2012–2015)
• MSc in Environmental Science from Florida A&M University, USA (2013)
• BSc in Biotechnology from University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria (2008–2012)
• BSc in Biomedical Engineering from Universitá degli Studi di Milano, Italy (2010–2011)

Research Interests: Julian's work centers on advancing bioprocess control and optimization through mechanistic modeling and real-time monitoring. He explores the integration of digital twins and AI tools in bioprocess development, aiming to enhance efficiency in pharmaceutical and industrial applications. His research also addresses challenges in raw material variability and process scalability, leveraging soft-sensor technologies and advanced control algorithms.

Grants and Advising: Julian supervises multiple PhD students, including David Pfaff, Maksim Semenov Petrov, Ana Valdeira Caetano, Michael Lemperle, and Pratik Pably. His projects span topics like model-based control of bioprocesses, digital quality by design, and bioprocess intensification. He has held external positions as a Senior Researcher at Competence Center CHASE GmbH and a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Vienna University of Technology.

Labs and Teams: Julian is part of the PILOT PLANT research group at DTU, which focuses on pilot-scale bioprocess development and digitalization. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy, industry innovation, and climate action.