Robert Mach

Prof. Robert Mach is a faculty member at TU Wien's Institut für Verfahrenstechnik, Umwelttechnik und technische Biowissenschaften. His research focuses on microbial biotechnology, genetic regulation in fungi, and applications in bioindustrial processes. He leads studies on Trichoderma reesei for enzyme production and biorefinery strategies, as well as radiation-based pest control methods for tsetse flies. His work integrates molecular biology, bioinformatics, and environmental engineering to address challenges in sustainable bioprocessing and vector-borne disease management.

Key areas of research include strain optimization in fungi, detoxification of lignocellulosic hydrolysates, and development of the Sterile Insect Technique using X-ray irradiation. Collaborations span entomology, microbiology, and computational biology, with contributions to genomic tools like FunOrder 2.0 for analyzing fungal biosynthetic pathways. Prof. Mach also investigates symbiotic relationships between insects and microbes, advancing understanding of tsetse fly microbiota and their impact on disease transmission.