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Course introduction
Environmental Biotechnology is a rapidly developing and increasingly important branch of science. It has implications for both the prevention and clean-up of pollution in domestic and industrial waste streams in waste water treatment plants. This international training course will introduce mixed microbial culture theory and reactor technology in relation to the design and scale-up of advanced treatment processes from the laboratory to the full scale implementation. The course will be given in English and has a long history.
26 September - 6 October 2023 Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands
Advanced Course Environmental Biotechnology
Programme
Microbiological topics
- Thermodynamics, kinetics and ecophysiology of pure and mixed cultures
- (Geo)biochemical element cycles and biofilm formation
Biochemical engineering subjects
- Mathematical modelling
- Biomass retention by various separation techniques
- Mass transport in biofilms and three phase reactors
- Scale up/scale down
- Integration of processes and process control
- Process design from flask to full scale and back
Study load
The course (including preparatory materials) is valued 75 hours of work.
Advanced Course Environmental Biotechnology
Who should attend?
This Advanced Course is aimed at professionals (MSc, PhD or equivalent experience) in microbiology, biochemistry or biochemical engineering with a basic working knowledge of the other disciplines. Also, molecular biologists with a microbial background may apply. The course is primarily aimed at those already employed in industry who wish to update their theoretical knowledge and practical insight in this field.
Advanced Course Environmental Biotechnology
Fee
*To be eligible for the reduced early bird fee you need to register before 18 July 2023. If this date is exceeded, the regular fee applies.
**A limited number of fellowships is available for PhD students and SME’s (small/medium enterprise). Fellowships will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. To apply as to one of these fellowships, please include a copy either of your registration as a PhD student from your university or a proof of the SME-status of the company you work at.
The fee includes course materials, lunches and the buffets and the course dinners as indicated on the program. The fee does not cover other meals or lodging.
The course fee
Early bird*
€ 3.250,-
Regular fee
€ 3.750,-
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME/Startups/scaleups)**
€ 2.600,-
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME/Startups/scaleups) of Biotech Campus Delft**
€ 2.000,-
PhD Students**
€ 2.000,-
Advanced Course Environmental Biotechnology
Course board members
Prof.dr.ir. Mark van Loosdrecht
Board member
Dr.ir. Robbert Kleerebezem
Board member
Prof.dr. Cristian Picioreanu
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After registration you will receive a confirmation e-mail from us and another email with an invoice. We look forward to welcoming you in our course in Delft!Note
A limited number of fellowships is available for PhD students (reduced fee). Deadline for registration is 5 September 2023.Advanced Course Environmental Biotechnology
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Testimonials
Woo Hyoung Lee
Associate Professor, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering, University of Central Florida I have known the Advanced Course on the Environmental Biotechnology at TU Delft since 2007 when I studied at the University of Cincinnati. Taking the course has been in my to-do lists as one of my research interests is related to biofilm studies using microelectrodes. Read moreWoo Hyoung Lee
Associate Professor, Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering, University of Central Florida I have known the Advanced Course on the Environmental Biotechnology at TU Delft since 2007 when I studied at the University of Cincinnati. Taking the course has been in my to-do lists as one of my research interests is related to biofilm studies using microelectrodes. As I expected, the course taught what I really need to know from the origin and history of environmental biotechnology to the recent development of the biotechnology, focusing on biological process engineering. Meeting with internationally renowned scholars and discussing with them during the course was also a great pleasure and provided benefits to learn the behind-the-scenes stories of the modeling and process engineering. The course materials and the two-weeks experience at TU Delft will be incorporated into my teaching at UCF, strengthening my current knowledge on Environmental Biotechnology. 2019
Vicente Tomás Monje López
PhD student in the Process and Systems Engineering Centre at Denmark Technical University My background is industrial biotechnology, focused more in food, pharma and biotech bioprocess than wastewater treatment technologies. The course goes from stoichiometry and (bio)reaction thermodynamics, to the different types of treatment processes and bioreactor design. Read moreVicente Tomás Monje López
PhD student in the Process and Systems Engineering Centre at Denmark Technical University My background is industrial biotechnology, focused more in food, pharma and biotech bioprocess than wastewater treatment technologies. The course goes from stoichiometry and (bio)reaction thermodynamics, to the different types of treatment processes and bioreactor design. My background is industrial biotechnology, focused more in food, pharma and biotech bioprocess than wastewater treatment technologies. The course goes from stoichiometry and (bio)reaction thermodynamics, to the different types of treatment processes and bioreactor design. In my case, it helped me to get the “big picture” thanks to the lecturers which I always found knowledgeable and helpful. The case study and the excursion to a wastewater treatment plant are key to fix the theory and to see how it translates into reality. I would recommend the course for any professional not familiar with the environmental biotechnology background, that would like to have a broad overview of the matter. 2019
Tessa Geskus
Process Engineer at Paques Europe B.V. As process engineer I design several waste water treatment plants according to our standards and knowledge. I wanted to follow this course to get more in depth knowledge of the fundamental chemistry, thermodynamics and other factors that are important in waste water treatment. Read moreTessa Geskus
Process Engineer at Paques Europe B.V. As process engineer I design several waste water treatment plants according to our standards and knowledge. I wanted to follow this course to get more in depth knowledge of the fundamental chemistry, thermodynamics and other factors that are important in waste water treatment. The course was very challenging and very highly paced. It showed me where waste water treatment has come from and where it is heading. It revealed many answers and will keep revealing more during my work since now I have a theoretical framework to fall back upon. The mix of the fundamental basics of waste water treatment and how that has been used to develop technologies and new techniques was very interesting. And I recommend anyone involved in designing or operation waste water treatment plants to follow this course, it really gives an insight in the processes that you are working with. 2019
Fengyi Zhu
PhD student from Department of Industrial Biotechnology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology It deepened my understanding of environmental biotechnology and ignited inspiration for my project. As a PhD student in environmental biotechnology, I enrolled in this course to gain a better knowledge of environmental biotechnology principles and applications. Read moreFengyi Zhu
PhD student from Department of Industrial Biotechnology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology It deepened my understanding of environmental biotechnology and ignited inspiration for my project. As a PhD student in environmental biotechnology, I enrolled in this course to gain a better knowledge of environmental biotechnology principles and applications. It was a wonderful experience attending the course. I have to say that the program exceeded my expectations. I encountered many valuable lectures during the program, which prompted me to reflect on their potential relevance to my research project. I firmly believe that the knowledge and insights I have gained from this course will provide guidance for my future experiments. The case study part was quite challenging for me, but I really enjoyed the atmosphere that allowed us to engage in thorough discussions and also the many fun moments we created during the course.I highly recommend this course to those interested in strengthening the fundamentals of environmental biotechnology and learning the design of processes and reactors for wastewater treatment.
2023
Juan Vásquez
PhD in biotechnology / Fermentation coordinator at Bialtec I enrolled in the Advanced Course on Environmental Biotechnology with the goal of broadening and updating my knowledge in the fields of waste treatment and the study of mixed microbial communities. The course exceeded my expectations, as it not only provided a solid theoretical foundation but also facilitated valuable interactions with the lecturers, who generously shared their extensive experience and knowledge on the subject matter. Read moreJuan Vásquez
PhD in biotechnology / Fermentation coordinator at Bialtec I enrolled in the Advanced Course on Environmental Biotechnology with the goal of broadening and updating my knowledge in the fields of waste treatment and the study of mixed microbial communities. The course exceeded my expectations, as it not only provided a solid theoretical foundation but also facilitated valuable interactions with the lecturers, who generously shared their extensive experience and knowledge on the subject matter. The organization of the course was outstanding, and the complementary activities enhanced the overall learning experience.Thanks to the insights gained from the lectures and the connections I've made with fellow students and professors during this course, I am confident that I will be able to contribute to the development of new products at Bialtec and potentially assist in the implementation of modern waste treatment systems in my country.
2023
Larissa Graß
PhD student in environmental engineering, RWTH Aachen University With my background in environmental engineering, I was very happy to get a new biotechnological perspective on some processes I already work with. The course helped me to understand many interrelations in a new way and gave me new impulses and ideas that I can integrate into my further work. Read moreLarissa Graß
PhD student in environmental engineering, RWTH Aachen University With my background in environmental engineering, I was very happy to get a new biotechnological perspective on some processes I already work with. The course helped me to understand many interrelations in a new way and gave me new impulses and ideas that I can integrate into my further work. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of biological processes that are crucial for the optimisation and operation of biological wastewater treatment plants. This course gave me very compact answers to some questions I had for a long time and to some questions I didn't even know I had before attending the course.2023