Ralf Takors

Ralf Takors is a Professor and Director of the Institute of Biochemical Engineering at the University of Stuttgart. His research focuses on metabolic engineering, systems biology, and bioprocess optimization, particularly in scaling-up microbial and mammalian cell processes to industrial scales. He leads the Takors research team, which integrates biochemical engineering principles with synthetic biology tools to enhance bioproduction efficiency.

His academic career includes roles at Evonik Degussa GmbH (2004–2009) and habilitation at Forschungszentrum Jülich (1997–2004). He teaches courses in biochemical engineering, metabolic engineering, and bioreaction engineering. Key awards include acatech membership (2021) and the DECHEMA Young-Professor Award (2001).

Research interests span gas fermentation scaling, bioreactor design optimization, and strain engineering. Notable contributions include studies on bubble column fermentations, co-culture systems, and genome-reduced microbial strains for enhanced bioproduction. His work emphasizes translating lab-scale innovations to industrial applications through rigorous modeling and process validation.

Publications (2025–2024) highlight advancements in bioprocess engineering, including scaling strategies, metabolic modeling, and novel bioreactor configurations. Teaching engagements span multiple universities and workshops globally, emphasizing systems approaches in biotechnology.