Our research in Food, Biotechnology, and Bioprocess Engineering focuses on sustainable food systems, bioprocessing, and biotechnology-driven innovation for food quality, safety, and bio-based product development. This theme is supported by the Food Security and Technology Centre.
Food security and processing
Ensuring safe, nutritious food supply through advanced processing and preservation technologies
Fermentation technologies
Harnessing microbial processes for production of food, beverages, and bio-based chemicals
Metabolic engineering
Redesigning cellular metabolism to enhance production of valuable compounds
Bioplastics and bio-based materials
Developing sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to conventional petroleum-based materials
Waste-to-fuel conversion
Transforming organic waste streams into renewable energy and biofuels
Bioprocess scale-up and optimization
Translating lab-scale bioprocesses into efficient, industrial-scale production systems
Associated Centre
Food Security and Technology Centre — advancing bioprocess innovation for safer foods, sustainable production, and bio-based solutions.