The Bioprocess Engineering group develops biocatalytic reactions and processes for the environmentally sustainable production of valuable molecules, particularly with pharmaceutical relevance. Our research aims to improve existing chemical routes from both ecological and economic perspectives and to enable the synthesis of compounds that are not accessible by conventional methods.
Previous and Current Research
We focus on understanding and optimizing enzymatic systems ranging from single-step biotransformations to complex multi-enzyme cascades. By integrating enzyme engineering and reaction engineering with modelling, simulation, and data-driven experimentation, we enhance performance across molecular, reaction, and process levels. A further research area is cell-free protein synthesis as a flexible platform for enzyme screening. This approach is particularly valuable for challenging targets such as membrane proteins, enabling their direct functional synthesis without living cells.
Future Projects and Aims
Beyond developing individual reactions and processes, we actively advance standardized, FAIR-compliant research data to strengthen reproducibility and accelerate data-driven innovation. We contribute to national and international initiatives, including STRENDA Commission, EnzymeML, and NFDI4Cat.