The Department of Environmental Science & Engineering at SRM University-AP is organising an expert talk titled “Bioeconomy, Biorefinery & Sustainability Goals” as part of its Guest Expert Lecture Series – 2026. The session features Prof. Mohammad J. Taherzadeh, Expert in Bioprocess Technology and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at Millow AB, Sweden, as the resource person.
The lecture explores the future of sustainable biotechnology, addressing key technical developments in converting lignocellulosic biomass and implementing advanced pretreatment techniques. Discussions will also cover applications in fungal biotechnology and process pathways for second-generation (2G) bioethanol production in support of global sustainability goals.
Focus Areas
- Lignocellulosic Biomass: Processing and bioconversion of plant-derived raw materials.
- Advanced Pretreatment Techniques: Methods for improving bioprocess efficiency and biomass breakdown.
- Fungal Biotechnology: Utilizing fungal systems for sustainable industrial bio-applications.
- Second-Generation (2G) Bioethanol Production: Production pathways for renewable fuels derived from non-food biomass.
Key Details
- Date: October 29, 2026
- Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Venue: Tiered Classroom, Level-5, Homi J. Bhabha Block
- Topic: Bioeconomy, Biorefinery & Sustainability Goals
- Series: Guest Expert Lecture Series – 2026
- Resource Person: Prof. Mohammad J. Taherzadeh (Expert in Bioprocess Technology; Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), Millow AB, Sweden)