Keikhosro Karimi

Prof. Keikhosro Karimi is a Professor in the Department of Bio-engineering Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. His research focuses on sustainable biorefinery systems, waste valorization, and biofuel production. Key areas include biomass pretreatment, bioenergy optimization, and circular economy strategies for industrial and agricultural residues.

Research Projects

• STEP-Chem (2025–2029): Technological strategies for a sustainable chemical industry.
• IPSU 2024: Smart biorefinery concepts for municipal biowaste valorization in Europe.

Research Interests

Prof. Karimi’s work integrates advanced pretreatment technologies, machine learning optimization, and life cycle assessment to address sustainability challenges in bioenergy systems. He explores innovative approaches for converting lignocellulosic biomass, marine macroalgae, and food industry byproducts into biofuels, biochemicals, and high-value materials.

Recent Contributions

Recent studies highlight breakthroughs in ultrasound-assisted biomass processing, fish waste biorefining, and blockchain-enabled food waste management. His work emphasizes scalability, economic viability, and environmental impact mitigation in bioprocess design.

Grants & Collaborations

Active collaborations include EU-funded initiatives and industry partnerships focused on bio-based economies. Ongoing projects aim to harmonize technological, socio-economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainable chemical production.