Training in microalgae-related industrial processes

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Are you a chemist? A worker in the industry of microalgae? A Biotechnology major? If you are interested in specializing yourself in microalgae biotechnology, this course is for you!

This course offers future engineers and professionals the opportunity to take advantage of the experience of the University of Almeria in training related to microalgae-based processes. The course will cover all the aspects related with microalgae-based processes, from (i) the modeling of strains and light utilization, to (ii) the design and operation of photo-bioreactors, (iii) harvesting and processing of the biomass to achieve reliable and high-value products, and (iv) scale-up to commercial size. You will learn the fundamental and practical aspects from a group of national and international faculty and researches with extensive experience in Biotechnology, Chemistry, bioeconomy, climate change, development, etc. Don’t think twice, and enroll now!

In addition to the academic content, our Study Abroad courses include an attractive cultural programme full of activities and trips especially for you, so that you can make the most of your stay in our city and university!

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Course leader

Francisco Gabriel Acién Fernández & Tomás Lafarga Poyo

Target group

The course is oriented towards PhD students or equivalent experience students in microalgae biotechnology and chemical engineering fields

Course aim

1. To provide the basic knowledge, and needed skills as well as analytical and instrumental procedures to grow microalgae, characterize the biomass and conceptualize microalgae processes.

2. To demonstrate the feasibility of microalgae-related processes and identify the markets in which these processes can be suitable

3. To provide access to real data and experience of microalgae-related industrial processes

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