BIOTECHNOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Head of PhD Programme: Professor Per Halkjær Nielsen

This programme is offered jointly by the Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Environmental Engineering, the Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, and Esbjerg Department of Technology.

Biotechnology focuses on molecular aspects of protein and enzyme folding and functionality, gene function and discovery, systems biology, novel and improved enzymes, fermentation technology, and protein and nanotechnologies with a view to introducing new industrial products (in Aalborg) and Green biotechnology ( Esbjerg ).

Chemical Engineering focuses on design of new chemical processes and products within the fields of glass chemistry, applied biotechnology, bioenergy, functional materials og drug delivery. The programme furthermore comprice development of chemical processes e.g. separation processes, as well as, analytical chemistry, chemometrics, industrial sampling and PAT (Process Analytical Technologies).

Environmental Engineering comprises physical, chemical and (micro)biological processes in water, wastewater and waste treatment in cities as well as industry, including cleaner production technology. In addition, processes in soils and sediments, especially in connection with polluted soils and changes of climate, e.g. from greenhouse gases, are covered.

Research Areas: (see www.bio.aau.dk and  www.aaue.dk www.aaue.dk/kemi/uk/research)

·                    Molecular Plant Biotechnology

·                    Protein Biophysics

·                    Genomics, Transcriptomics and Proteomics

·                    Bioprocess Technology

·                    Enzyme Technology

·                    Aquaculture Biotechnology and Fish Quality

·                    Supramolecular Chemistry

·                    Glass Chemistry

·                    Formulation and Drug Delivery

·                    Chemical Flow Processes

·                    Processes Analytical Technologies (PAT)

·                    Industrial and Laboratory Representative Sampling

·                    Chemometrics and Advanced Analytical chemistry

·                    Wastewater Processes and Engineering

·                    Biofloc and Biofilm Process Engineering

·                    Environmental Hygiejne

·                    Environmental Microbiology

·                    Separation and Dewatering

·                    Processes in Soils and Sediments

   Doctoral School of Biotechnology at Aalborg University

   The PhD programme in Biotechnology, Chemistry  and Environmental Engineering