Petra Derr

Petra Derr serves as a Researcher in the Department of Biotechnology within the School of Life Sciences at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg). Based in the Laboratory for Bioprocess Engineering at Ulmenliet 20, Room 106, Hamburg, she contributes to applied research in biotechnological process development and optimization.

Her research focuses on Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering, with specialized expertise in microbial fermentation systems, bioreactor design, and purification methodologies for biological products. These interests align with industrial applications in pharmaceutical production, sustainable food technology, and environmental bioprocessing, emphasizing scalable and efficient production techniques for high-value biomolecules.

As a Researcher, Derr participates in laboratory-based projects advancing bioprocess innovation, though specific grant funding or student supervision details are not documented in available sources. Her work supports HAW Hamburg's mission to bridge academic research with practical industrial solutions in the biotechnology sector.