IndBioCat NTUA at the 15th Panhellenic Scientific Conference on Chemical Engineering (PESXM15)
From 3–5 June 2026, the IndBioCat NTUA team participated in the 15th Panhellenic Scientific Conference on Chemical Engineering (PESXM15), hosted by the Technical University of Crete in Chania, Greece. Since its establishment in 1997, PESXM has served as a leading forum for the Greek chemical engineering community, fostering scientific exchange and discussions on the current challenges and future prospects of chemical engineering education, research, and professional development.
The conference brought together researchers, academics, and industry representatives from Greece and abroad, covering a broad spectrum of topics in chemical engineering and related disciplines. Presentations addressed cutting-edge developments in biotechnology, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, electrochemistry, green chemistry, sustainability, circular economy, and machine learning. The scientific programme featured approximately 120 oral presentations and 115 poster contributions, reflecting the diversity and dynamism of contemporary chemical engineering research.
PESXM15 further reinforced its role as a prominent scientific event for Greek Chemical Engineers, highlighting the achievements of researchers active both nationally and internationally. The conference also provided an important platform for strengthening collaboration among the six Departments of Chemical Engineering in Greece and the country’s two Chemical Engineering Institutes.
The NTUA team was represented by Kleoniki Mitili, who presented a poster on plastic waste valorisation by Rhodococcus spp. towards the production of bioplastics and biosurfuctants. In addition, Konstantinos Grigorakis presented recent advances in protein engineering research related to lignocellulosic wastee valorisation.
Participation in PESXM15 provided an excellent opportunity for the IndBioCat team to engage with the broader chemical engineering and biotechnology communities, exchange knowledge, and explore potential collaborations. The event highlighted the growing importance of biotechnology within chemical engineering and demonstrated how interdisciplinary approaches can contribute to addressing sustainability challenges and advancing the bio-based economy.
