Our research is focused on global biological sustainability challenges, including the sustainable production of food and feed, as well as biochemicals and materials. In our work, we develop new bio-based processes where we use cell factories to convert various organic wastes, such as food and wood industry waste, into value-added products.
Based on the multidisciplinary skills of our research team, we have created a Design-Build-Test-Learn cycle for cell factory design and bioprocess optimization. We use metabolic modeling to create new cell factories; we develop new synthetic biology tools to more efficiently engineer cell factories; and use our lab-scale bioreactor platform to characterize and optimize the process. In addition, we use 3D printing to develop “living materials” that improve biotech-based manufacturing processes.
By combining these approaches, we aim to translate basic science results into industrial biotechnology applications by building more efficient producer cells. Together with our international and local partners, we develop all value chains of the circular economy to ensure the sustainable production of value-added products with minimal waste flow.
More information about the working group can be found at: bioeng.taltech.ee
