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
Wintersemester 2026/27
Languages of instruction
Englisch
Content

12.10. Chris Oostenbrink (Institute of Molecular Modeling and Simulation, BOKU University) - Computer Simulations to Understand Complex Biomolecules

19.10. Daniel Kracher (Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, TU Graz) - Enzymatic Degradation of Environmental Pollutants

16.11. Robert Woodward (Institute of Materials Chemistry and Research, University of Vienna) - Sustainable Molecular Sponges: A Platform for Circular Chemical Separations

23.11. Diethard Mattanovich, Özge Ata, Simone Bachleitner (Institute of Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology, BOKU University) - Industrial Biotechnology in a Nutshell

14.12. Lyndsey Hendriks (Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Vienna) - From Single-Particle Detection to Spatial Mapping: ICP-MS for Nanoplastic Characterization and Tracking in Biological Matrices

11.01. Jana Schaubeder (Institute of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, TU Graz) - Directing Cello-Oligosaccharide Assembly into Functional Cellulose Materials

25.01. Johannes Schmidt (Institute for Sustainable Economic Development, BOKU University) - Integrating Energy Systems and the Chemical Sector: The Challenge of Scaling Renewable Carbon and Energies





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://www.circularbioengineering.at/programs
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.