NWNR002082 Cross-Pollination: Research lecture series of the circular bioengineering COE

Type
course with non-continuous assessment
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Strauss, Joscha , Potthast, Antje
Organisation
Natural Sciences and Sustainable Resources
Offered in
Sommersemester 2026
Languages of instruction
Englisch
Content

This lecture series is designed to showcase the diverse and interdisciplinary research happening across our Center of Excellence "Circular Bioengineering". Each session will feature a deep dive into a key researcher's work, highlighting their unique approach to overcoming challenges in the circular bioengineering research.
The series will cover the entire innovation pipeline, from foundational science to applied (bio)technology and impact assessment of the COE program: https://circularbioengineering.at/activities/

Lecture plan

23.03. Personal branding for researchers - Homa Hemati (Science communication officer CoE, University of Vienna)
Link: https://univienna.zoom.us/j/67883533420?pwd=4DZPbsxGnxLz8r65fQczIPrYtrLffx.1

13.04. Mild Fractionation and Lignin-First Processing Toward Integrated Biorefineries - Salvador Bertran-Llorens (Institute of Chemistry, University of Graz)
Link: https://uni-graz.zoom.us/j/69993047049?pwd=affTUiXlCTEuoQysFnMpNtuF81Jnut.1

20.04. Transforming renewables using biocatalysis - Wolfgang Kroutil (Institute of Chemistry, University of Graz)
Link: https://uni-graz.zoom.us/j/62910797489?pwd=0JEgbEiknpLrcMb9J1btRoDFTUaRjK.1

27.04. Proteomic approaches for discovery and quality control of biocatalysts and profiling of host cells - Ruth Birner-Grünberger (Institute of Chemical Technologies and Analytics, TU Wien)

11.05. Novel approaches in the analysis of wood based biopolymers - Lukas Fliri (Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources, BOKU University)

01.06. Intensified bioprocesses and effects on the economic and ecological footprint - Oliver Spadiut (Institute of Chemical, Environmental and Bioscience Engineering, TU Wien)

15.06. Embracing complexity in renewable resources: A molecular approach to circular economy - Katalin Barta Weissert (Institute of Chemistry, University of Graz)
Link: https://uni-graz.zoom.us/j/69367504148?pwd=bmpjBjINbbFVYawQXJsfREk26cKzxP.1
Previous knowledge expected


Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Attendees will gain an overview of the center's capabilities and learn to identify synergies with their colleagues' work. After the lecture series, participants will be able to map the expertise landscape by identifying key research themes and technical specializations of at least three research groups within the center. They will also be able to locate knowledge hubs to address specific technical challenges and understand interdisciplinary tools, models, and experimental setups. Additionally, participants will recognize key jargon and performance indicators across disciplines, enabling them to identify collaboration opportunities.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.