Oncolytic viruses are considered a new therapeutic approach to fighting cancer. Dr.-Ing. Sven Göbel dealt with the characterization, optimization and intensification of bioreactor processes for the production of oncolytic viruses in his dissertation. In May 2025, he was honored with the DECHEMA Industrial Bioprocess Award 2025 for his outstanding research work.

The current production of chemicals is predominantly based on fossil raw materials and fuels, but this leads to climate affecting CO₂ emissions. It is therefore essential to switch to renewable raw materials such as biomass necessary. Therefore, we search for solvent-based novel separation processes that could make biomass available for new resource-efficient production pathways. To identify optimal solvents for each separation step, we have developed computer-aided optimization methods for solvent molecules based on quantum chemistry and artificial intelligence.

Insights into Gas Diffusion Electrodes - From Fundamentals to Industrial Applications & Beyond the OER

Porous gas-diffusion electrodes (GDE) have broad applications in different electrochemical devices such as (bio)fuel cells, (bio)electrolyzers, and batteries for energy conversion as well as inorganic and organic synthesis applications. This topical meeting addresses current challenges.
Abstract submission is open until 18 April 2025!

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