Transforming Trash: Steps to sustainably process and extract value from plastic waste
Engineering Efficiency: Harnessing microorganisms to convert waste into valuable products
New Beginnings: Creating next-gen materials from single-use plastics for a circular economy
Establishment of a high-performance Research and Innovation Hub for Synthetic Microbial Biotechnology, elevating NTUA’s profile, addressing the innovation gap among the European Union countries, all the while delivering impactful socio-enviro-economic outputs via new circular petro- and bioplastics lifecycles.
Scientific community expansion
We have diverse and complementary backgrounds in enzyme biochemistry and biocatalysis, plastic recycling technologies, molecular genetics and biotechnology, synthetic biology and microbial engineering.
The creation of microbial cell factories, capable of producing significant quantities of valuable and innovative bioproducts through fermentation of plastic waste-derived feedstocks
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As part of Twinn4MicroUp outreach activities, 219 students visited the Biotechnology Laboratory to explore how microbial biotechnology is tackling plastic pollution and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Join us for an engaging online seminar on leadership styles, team collaboration, conflict resolution, and effective communication—essential skills for managing international research teams
This seminar will equip you with essential skills in financial management for EU-funded projects. Whether you’re a project manager, financial officer, or involved in project administration, you’ll gain tools to manage budgets, understand legal and financial provisions, and ensure compliance with EU regulations.
