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Technical University of Munich Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability
CONTENTS
Preface...............................................................................4
TUM & Campus Straubing.................................................6
History of the TUMCS........................................................8
Research Profile��������������������������������������������������������������10
Biogenic Materials�����������������������������������������������������������12
Chemical Biotechnology�������������������������������������������������14
Sustainable Chemicals & Processes�������������������������������16
Data Science & Optimization�������������������������������������������18
Renewable Energies��������������������������������������������������������20
Management & Sustainability������������������������������������������22
Economics & Sustainable Policy�������������������������������������24
Education������������������������������������������������������������������������26
Green Office��������������������������������������������������������������������28
Studying in Straubing������������������������������������������������������29
Region of Renewable Resources.....................................30
Students at the campus in Straubing,
in the background the towers of St. Peter‘s Church
Cooperation......................................................................32
Preface
Dear reader,
Climate change and environmental degradation due to the exploitation of
our planet are our time’s challenges which we must face. To preserve Earth
for future generations, we need strategies and sustainable technologies for
a change towards a biobased economy.
Under the umbrella of Bioeconomy the Campus Straubing for Biotechno-
logy and Sustainability of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) unites
expertises in numerous disciplines to develop innovative solutions. With
a range of courses unique in Germany, TUM Campus Straubing (TUMCS)
Prof. Dr. Volker Sieber
Rector of TUM Campus Straubing, develops experts who shape a sustainable future and the path to reach it.
Chair for Chemistry of Biogenic Resources
On the following pages you learn more about the TUMCS and how we fur-
ther the change toward a more sustainable economy and way of life.
Sincerely,
New building „Nachhaltige Chemie“
Uferstraße, Straubing
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Technical University of Munich TUM Campus Straubing
The Technical University of Munich Nobel Prize winners and inventors university of excellence in 2006, The Campus Straubing for Bio- an Integrative Research Center. offered by TUM in Straubing.
(TUM) is one of the most research- like Rudolf Diesel, Carl von Linde 2012 and 2019. In international ran- technology and Sustainability is Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University Currently, 20 professors work at
intensive technical universities in and Rudolf Mößbauer conducted kings, TUM ranks regularly among one of five major locations of the of Applied Sciences (HSWT) acts as Campus Straubing which expands
Europe with around 600 professors, research at TUM. It was named a the best universities in Germany. TUM in Germany besides Munich, a close cooperation partner. its teaching capacities systematical-
over 45,000 students and 11,000 Garching, Weihenstephan and Heil- Its focus on renewable raw mate- ly and belongs to KoNaRo – Centre
employees. bronn. Following a decision by the rials, biotechnology and bioecono- of Excellence for Renewable Re-
Wettzell Bavarian Parliament, the Technical my in research and teaching makes sources. The goal is to expand the
Its focus is on engineering, na- University of Munich fully integrated TUMCS unique. For this, new inter- campus to more than 30 chairs and
tural sciences, life sciences and TUM Campus Straubing Campus Straubing with effect disciplinary degree programs will be professorships and create capaci-
medicine, linked with economics from October 1, 2017, as established that nationwide are only ties for 1,000 students.
and social sciences. TUM acts as
an entrepreneurial university that
promotes talent and creates added
Locations of the UFERSTRASSE 53
value for society. Thereby it benefits
Freising-Weihenstephan TUMCS in Straubing Chemical Process Engineering
from strong partners in science and Electrobiotechnology · Microbial Biotechnology
Augsburg
industry. It is represented worldwide Garching
with the TUM Asia campus in Singa- AM ESSIGBERG 3
pore and liaison offices in Brussels,
Circular Economy · Complex Networks · Economics PETERSGASSE 5
München Environmental and Development Economics · Geothermal
Administration
Mumbai, Beijing, San Francisco, Raitenhaslach Energy · Innovation and Technology Management
and São Paulo.
Marketing and Management of Biogenic Resources PETERSGASSE 18 /
Supply and Value Chain Management · Sustainable
Ottobrunn Business Economics · Sustainable Economic Policy SCHULGASSE 22/22A
Iffeldorf Biogenic Funktional Materials · Bioinformatics
KARMELITENKLOSTER
with University church
Obernach/Walchensee SCHULGASSE 16
Berchtesgaden
TUM locations in southern Bavaria Biogenic Polymers · Chemistry of Biogenic Resources
■ Main locations ● Offices
Zugspitze
Energy Technology · Organic and Analytical Chemistry
Regenerative Energy Systems
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FOUNDATION
Centre of Excellence for
Renewable Resources START EXPANSION 3.0
together with the Technolo- with eight new
gy and Support Centre and degree programs INAUGURATION
C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. module construction at
INAUGURATION GOAL Schulgasse 22a and
GOAL of the new building at 30 professorships, appointment of seven new
6 professorships Schulgasse 16 1.000 students professors
1998–2001 2008 2009 2012 2015 2017 2018 2021
START START EXPANSION 2.0 REORGANIZATION COMPLETION
of teaching activities with the bachelor program as TUM Campus Straubing of the new building
with the master program Renewable Resources for Biotechnology and „Nachhaltige Chemie“
Renewable Resources Sustainability in cooperation at Uferstraße with
GOAL with Weihenstephan-Tries- lecture theater
12 professorships, dorf University of Applied
Renovation former youth
500 students Sciences
office/Petersgasse 5
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Research Profile
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materials. The use of renewable
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raw materials in chemical, material The following pages contain informa-
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and energy value chains makes a tion regarding research focuses and
comprehensive and diverse contribu- selected projects at TUMCS.
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Biogenic Biopolymers and bionic light guides
Materials
Light guides play an important role in advanced data transmission. The Chair
for Biogenic Polymers (Prof. Zollfrank) develops optical fibers and wave-
guides which consist solely of renewable resources. Cellulose from wood,
especially, is a material with high potential for use in optical technologies.
In a cooperation project with the University of Bayreuth (Fibrelab), based
on biological models optical fibers, among other things, are created from
composite material made from cellulose and spider silk proteins. The starting
materials for biopolymer and bionic light guides are sustainably available and
possess favorable, environmentally compatible characteristics.
Materials are fundamentally important for innovations in engineering as
well as for the manufacturing of consumer goods. Biogenic and biobased
materials from renewable resources are a prerequisite for the sustainable
production of advanced structural and functional materials for a variety of
applications in all areas of industry (automotive, mechanical engineering,
Bio-hybrid LEDs and Solar Cells
aviation, boat building), society (architecture, civil engineering, medicine)
and environment (energy technology, recycling, biodegradation). The Chair of Biogenic Functional Materials focuses on building bridges
between biology and technology for next-generation bio-hybrid lighting
(LEDs and LECs) and photovoltaics (solar cells and windows). Are biogenic
RESEARCH GROUPS
materials stable enough for your technologies at home? Can we produce
parts of our structural components based on bacteria? Well, the answers
Prof. Dr. Rubén Costa Prof. Dr. Herbert Riepl are yes! The goal of Prof. Costa and his team is the advancement of com-
Biogenic Functional Materials Organic and Analytical Chemistry
mercial LEDs, LECs and solar windows to replace until now expensive, rare,
toxic, or difficult to recycle materials with sustainable and affordable protein
Prof. Dr. Volker Sieber Prof. Dr. Cordt Zollfrank
materials without performance losses.
Chemistry of Biogenic Resources Biogenic Polymers
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Chemical
Biotechnology
Vibrio natriegens – the Design of enzymes
new platform for industrial for the synthesis of
biotechnology biobased products
Vibrio natriegens is the fastest Nature holds ready a multitude of
growing, non-pathogenic organism biocatalysts (enzymes) to transform
on our planet which, under optimal biogenic substrates efficiently. Ho-
conditions, can double in less than wever, these enzymes seldom meet
ten minutes. Due to this outstan- the demands of technical processes
ding capability, this bacterium is a which is why they need to be opti-
Chemical or industrial biotechnology is one of the future key technologies of
promising new platform organism mized in their robustness, amongst
bioeconomy and uses enzymatic and microbial systems to produce a varie-
to generally increase productivity other things. Synthesis of new bioba-
ty of bulk and fine chemicals, fuels, materials, and pharmaceutical precur-
and decrease production costs of sed products also requires especially
sors based on renewable raw materials. Applying biochemistry, biocatalysis,
future biotechnological processes designed enzymes with new mecha-
bioinformatics, bioprocess engineering, electrobiotechnology, microbiology,
significantly. To fully draw from this nisms and specificities. The two pro-
molecular and synthetic biology, new sustainable production processes are
potential, the professorship Microbial fessors, Dominik Grimm (Bioinforma-
developed and optimized.
Biotechnology (Prof. Blombach) deve- tics) and Volker Sieber (Chemistry of
lops innovative production proces- Biogenic Resources), work together
RESEARCH GROUPS ses to produce chemicals and fuels on designing those innovative enzy-
from biogenic resources using Vibrio mes using protein chemical forecasts,
Prof. Dr. Bastian Blombach Prof. Dr. Dominik Grimm natriegens. microfluidic ultra-high throughput
Microbial Biotechnology Bioinformatics analytics and machine learning.
Prof. Dr. Nicolas Plumeré Prof. Dr. Volker Sieber
Electrobiotechnology Chemistry of Biogenic Resources
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Sustainable Chemicals Reaction and process optimization
for catalytic implementation of biomass flows
& Processes
Biomass consists of many components which biorefinieries separate and
implement separately to products for material or energetic use. With the ap-
proach of a converging conversion the component blends are transformed into
one product with (bio)catalysts which leads to a higher yield at lower purifi-
cation costs. Prof. Riepl, Prof. Sieber und Prof. Burger cooperate in analytics,
catalytic development, and process optimization to enable sustainable biopro-
duction of chemicals from organic residual flows.
A large number of basic and fine chemicals, fuels, and other products can
be produced via material use of biogenic resources and via recycling. In the
interdisciplinary collaboration of chemistry, biotechnology, energy enginee-
Innovative plastic precursors from vegetable oils
ring, and process engineering, novel sustainable synthesis pathways and
respective processes are developed. Vegetable fatty acids and hydrocarbons, like terpenes, are natural products
with a lot of potential for production of bioplastics. However, often they are
not directly usable for polymerization. Therefore, a conversion reaction is
RESEARCH GROUPS
needed which should be as simple as possible. The working group of Prof.
Riepl conducts research in stringent reactions through organometallic cata-
Prof. Dr. Bastian Blombach Prof. Dr. Jakob Burger Prof. Dr. Matthias Gaderer lysts on how to bring nitrogen or silicon into these molecules. For example,
Microbial Biotechnology Chemical Process Engineering Regenerative Energy Systems
with a newly developed isomerization it is possible to create silicon glass
adhesives and surface refiners using a practically impossible hydrosilylation
Prof. Dr. Herbert Riepl Prof. Dr. Volker Sieber Prof. Dr. Cordt Zollfrank
of oleic acid. Work on isocyanates as precursors to polyurethane, as can
Organic and Analytical Chemistry Chemistry of Biogenic Resources Biogenic Polymers be found in many foam materials, has a similar objective. It is our vision to
produce isocyanates directly from fatty acids.
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Data Science Optimization to adapt to cli-
mate change
& Optimization
Given the extent of damage of
heavy rainfall and the increased
frequency of these events due to
climate change, one of the key chal-
lenges in urban drainage systems
is how to handle floods caused by
heavy rain.
Within Prof. Thielen’s project
“Incentive systems for communal
Data science, the generation of knowledge from data, is gaining importance flooding precautions (AKUT by its
in an increasingly digitalized world. The methods used are numerous and German initials)” innovative opti-
range from the analysis of big data to state-of-the-art data mining and mization models are developed to
machine learning methods. This goes along with the increasing application determine the best possible precau- Reinforcement learning
of discrete and quantitative methods of applied mathematics and informa- tion concepts and the necessary in- in process engineering
tics. This includes the development and application of optimization models centives for their implementation
This area of machine learning enables training of an artificial
and methods for decision support. with citizen participation.
intelligence (AI) to independently solve a certain problem. This
joint project of Prof. Burger and Prof. Grimm uses and expands
RESEARCH GROUPS this concept to support the planning process for syn-
thesis of flow diagrams in process engineering. In this
Prof. Dr. Jakob Burger Prof. Dr. Dominik Grimm process, the AI creates flow diagrams to given tasks
Chemical Process Engineering Bioinformatics and subsequently receives feedback which
directs the learning process.
Prof. Dr. Alexander Hübner
Prof. Dr. Clemens Thielen
Supply and Value Chain Complex Networks
Management
18 | 19Renewable OME as an alternative Biogas as time-independent
Energies
to diesel fuel renewable energy source
Synthetic fuels like oxymethylenet- Within the project „BioCore“ of the
her (OME) can lower CO₂ emissions professorship of Regenerative Energy
and result in a cleaner combustion. Systems (Prof. Gaderer) and the Chair of
To produce components for OME as Energy Systems (TUM Garching) a new
an alternative to diesel, Prof. Burger, technology for the use of biogas is being
chair of Chemical Process Enginee- developed. Biogas is a renewable energy
ring established a demonstration source which is independent of weather
plant at TUM Campus Straubing. conditions. This technology – based on
a combination of high-temperature fuel
Renewable energies can make an enormous contribution to the decarbo- OME is a group of substances –
cell and electrolysis – for the provision
nization of the energy sector. In addition to improving the supply of ener- which due to integrated oxygen
of electricity and methane gas reaches a
gy from fuels such as biomass or residual materials, another focus is on burns practically soot-free – of
significantly more efficient and
integrating renewable energies into the existing energy system. Through which only a certain part is suitable
economical exploitation of biogases.
innovative approaches and ideas, we actively help to shape the for usage as fuel. The demonst-
transformation of the energy system. ration plant produces exactly this Further research areas are, amongst
component and realizes the “OME others, the increase in efficiency of
Technologies Process” at pilot biobased energy systems through better
RESEARCH GROUPS
scale. usage of warmth at a low temperature
level and the evaluation of fuels which
Prof. Dr. Jakob Burger Prof. Dr. Matthias Gaderer are produced through synthesis of hy-
Chemical Process Engineering Regenerative Energy Systems
drogen and CO₂ with renewable power
(e-fuels).
Prof. Dr. Josef Kainz Prof. Dr. Thomas Vienken
Energy Technology Geothermal Energy
20 | 21Management
We save food
In Germany, every year close to twelve million tons of food end up
as waste. The challenge of the food trade is to meet customers’
& Sustainability
needs for fresh and available products, and at the same time
reduce overstock. Therefore, Prof. Hübner and his team research
how to avoid food waste in trade through intelligent planning and
logistics concepts combined with high customer satisfaction. They
identify relevant influencing factors in business processes and use
these to optimize current calculation methods and, thus, address
profitability and resource protection equally.
To enable the structural change towards a bioeconomy and more sustaina-
ble economic systems, it is essential to accompany the transformation pro-
cesses from an economic and social perspective. This is achieved through
basic and application orientated research in core subjects of management,
economics, and sustainability sciences.
Flexible concepts for living
RESEARCH GROUPS The professorship Circular Economy (Prof. Fröhling) and the professorship
Marketing and Management of Biogenic Resources (Prof. Menrad) are
Prof. Dr. Claudia Doblinger Prof. Dr. Magnus Fröhling Prof. Dr. Alexander Hübner developing together with C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V. and regional wood construc-
Innovation and Technology Supply and Value Chain tion companies three special living concepts. When reaching retirement
Circular Economy
Management Management
age, living space needs to meet the same requirements as living space
used by young families: it needs to be affordable and comfortable, for
Prof. Dr. Klaus Menrad Prof. Dr. Hubert Röder
Marketing and Management example, or offer a healthy indoor climate. Behind these criteria stand the
Sustainable Business Economics
of Biogenic Resources aspects of ecology, economy, and social justice. The project examines the
question of how these criteria can be integrated in actual living concepts.
22 | 23Economics
& Sustainable Policy
International repercussions Social change and human behavior
The change to a bioeconomy carries far-reaching economic and social of local acting in bioeconomy
consequences. These cause economic questions on micro and macro
Transformation to a bioeconomy calls for complex Change from a fossil-based economy to a sus-
levels: Which economic and regulatory frameworks are necessary for the
political measures to work on a national level tainable biobased economy requires broad so-
bioeconomy to be truly more sustainable? Which consequences result from
in a most efficient and cost-effective way. Prof. cial acceptance. In Germany, too, there are big
the bioeconomy regarding poverty, food security and inequality? How do
Faße focuses on the German and European point differences regarding the support of various op-
consumers and voters perceive this change and how can economic
of view of creating a portfolio of such measures tions for action to design a bioeconomy. Based
behavioral research help increase acceptance for a bioeconomy?
which is linked tightly with repercussions on on representative surveys the professorships
These and other questions are answered by fundamental and applied
international trade and prosperity of emerging Economics (Prof. Goerg) and Sustainable Eco-
research with the help of empirical approaches.
and developing countries which are suppliers of nomic Policy (Prof. Pondorfer) link socio-eco-
important natural resources but also buyers of nomic variables with attitudes to such topics as
RESEARCH GROUPS bioeconomic products. These global effects of bioeconomy and sustainability on an individual
national acting enable a holistic view on the ne- level. Such links allow purposeful development
Prof. Dr. Anja Faße Prof. Dr. Sebastian Goerg Prof. Dr. Andreas Pondorfer
cessity of an international bioeconomy strategy. and assessment of political measures.
Environmental and Economics Sustainable Economic Policy
Development Economics
24 | 25Education
If you want to change the world in a sustainable way, the study and various optional modules, students can spe-
TUM Campus Straubing offers various possibilities for cialize in one area or cover a broad range of sustainability
studying. Although all study programs pursue the goal of topics.
qualification in the field of sustainability and bioeconomy,
Due to a particularly high supervision ratio, the described
the choice of the course of study can lead to different
choices, and the close connection of basic and appli-
emphases depending on personal interests.
cation oriented as well as interdisciplinary research and
The focus of research and study at the campus is on the teaching, study at the TUM Campus Straubing responds
areas of chemical use and energy recovery, the develop- very well to students’ interests, offers flexibility and a
ment of sustainable materials and research into econo- view beyond one’s own nose and, thus, prepares opti-
mic aspects relating to the production, marketing and mally for professional challenges.
use of renewable raw materials. By choosing a course of
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY PROGRAMS AT TUMCS
BIOGENIC MATERIALS BIOMASS TECHNOLOGY BIOECONOMY
■ Bachelor ■ Master ■ Bachelor
■ Master coming soon (with BOKU Vienna) ■ Master
CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY OF SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT
BIOTECHNOLOGY BIOGENIC RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Prof. Burger and students ■ Bachelor ■ Bachelor ■ Bachelor
during a course ■ Master ■ Master ■ Master
Proportions of teaching areas: Business Management Economics Engineering Material Science Chemistry and Molecular Biology 26 | 27Studying in Straubing
The Green Office at TUM Campus Straubing LEISURE & CULTURE LIVING
This young university city in Lower Bavaria covers an area of 68 km² Aside from excellent studies and the
The Green Office (GO) is a contact point for impulses on to schools and the public. Furthermore, the GO coordi-
and is home to almost 48,000 residents. It is the vibrant center of the possibility of obtaining a prestigious
the subject of sustainability and deals with their practi- nates projects, simplifies the communication of existing
fertile Gäuboden with 8,000 years of history where tradition, moderni- degree at TUM, regarding living
cal implementation on campus. It is run by students for initiatives, networks actors and sets new impulses itself.
ty and innovation are united successfully. Straubing also has advantages over
students, so that they can become designers of change
Projects within the framework of the GO can be of very metropolitan cities: looking for a room
at the universities. Sustainability should be anchored in
different kinds: from initiatives for waste separation Straubing is connected with Europe through good traffic connections, or an apartment is easier and quicker.
the various university structures through the GO with
and recycling, to lectures, lecture series or auditorium a train station, the airfield Straubing-Wallmühle and the port of Strau- Consequently, the start of university
Jonathan Bauer (pictured left) and Adrian Heider (pictu-
cinemas, to workshops and excursions, there is a whole bing-Sand. Due to its position at the Danube and its close proximity life is more relaxed and makes it
red right). At the same time, the aim is to promote and
range of possibilities. to the Bavarian Forest, Straubing offers a great variety of leisure possible to concentrate on studies
stimulate a more sustainable way of life for all actors on
opportunities as a perfect balance to research and studies. right from the start.
campus. In addition, we will carry our ideas and topics Contact: greenoffice@cs.tum.de
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For years Straubing has been enjoying the excellent In the vicinity TUM Campus Straubing cooperates closely
reputation as the “region of renewable resources” far with research and education facilities as well as technical
UB
beyond eastern Bavaria. Not only the city itself, but also research institutions such as the Technology and Support Straubing
the county Straubing-Bogen as well as numerous part- Centre (TFZ), the Centralen Agrar-Rohstoff-Marketing-
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ners from society, politics, industry, and academia have und Energie-Netzwerk Central Agricultural Resources
dedicated themselves to sustainability like TUM Campus Marketing and Energy Network (C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V.) at
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Straubing. KoNaRo - Centre of Excellence for Renewable Resources
or the institutional part BioCat of the Fraunhofer Society.
Agricultural and forestry land throughout the Gäuboden
as well as the Bavarian Forest and the port at the Danube Plattling
The BioCampus and the BioCubator at the Technology
facilitate the supply of millions of tons of biomass for
and Start-up Center – both located at the port Strau-
commercial use.
bing-Sand – are further important actors for the profiling
In Straubing more and more industrial companies use of the region as an industry and technology location for
biobased resources originating from the European Danu- renewable resources. Amongst others, two TUM spin-off
be area. The region therefore offers excellent prerequisi- companies are located at the port: CASCAT (a biotechno-
tes to master the approaching change in raw materials in logy company) and Green Survey (an agency for market GÄUBODEN
the industry. Wood in particular is a key resource of the investigation). Both of whom won the “Plan B” founder ■ Agricultural land for the
region which is also considered the sprout of the Bavari- competition of the BioCampus and established success- production of biomass
an bioeconomy. ful green start-ups.
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IsCooperation
UNIVERSITÄT FÜR UNIVERSITÉ DE GLOBAL BIOECONOMY SYNBIOFOUNDRY SUSTAINABILITYDIALOGUE
BODENKULTUR WIEN TUNIS EL MANAR ALLIANCE @TUM @TUM
The Weihenstephan-Triesdorf Uni- Straubing has been cooperating Within the project of the Deutschen Established at TUM Campus Strau- SynBiofoundry is a technology and In 2019 the SustainabilityDialogue@
versity of Applied Science (HSWT) successfully with the University of Akademischen Austauschdienstes bing this network unites leading automation platform for synthetic TUM was started to develop and
has been cooperating successfully Natural Resources and and Life (DAAD) and the „TUM.Africa“-initiati- universities in the field of bioecono- biology at TUMCS. This platform establish sustainable industry and
with the Technical University of Sciences Vienna (BOKU) for a long ve a joint master program was crea- my. This currently trilateral alliance was established by Prof. Sieber, economy systems. It is a platform
Munich (TUM) for several years – time. First, the former Centre of Sci- ted, „Technology and Management of TUM, University of Queensland Prof. Blombach and Prof. Grimm for a regular exchange of knowledge
first at the former Straubing Center ence Straubing started collaborating of Renewable Energies“ at TUM (Australia) and Universidade Estadu- to develop and optimize biotech- and experience for industry repre-
of Science, and more recently at the with BOKU in 2008 for the master and the Université Tunis el Manar al Paulista (Brazil) creates a platform nological production processes sentatives across any company or
Campus Straubing for Biotechno- program Renewable Resources in Tunesia. The aim is to educate for student exchange, joint studies for academia and industry. Apart department boundaries. So far more
logy and Sustainability of the TUM (double degree). As of late the pro- students from all African countries and the transfer of experience from developing biocatalysts and than 20 partners from corporati-
(TUMCS). Currently, eight HSWT gram Biomass Technology exists as on the development, implementation and analyzes social and economic microbial production processes ons, start-ups and local companies
professorships teach in Straubing a joint degree of BOKU and TUM and maintenance of a power supply repercussions of economic change. SynBiofoundry also offers support pursue interdisciplinary exchange of
and conduct interdisciplinary re- Campus Straubing and offers the system that is based on renewable Currently in negotiations to join are for entrepreneurial ideas and scaling knowledge as well as cooperation
search on topics related to the use opportunity of a broadly diversified energies and adapted to the specific potential future partners such as of new and existing processes. in the education on sustainability.
of biogenic resources. The HSWT- education in the field of biomass situations of African countries. Parts universities in Canada, China, and Through inter-disciplinary research The SustainabilityDialogue@TUM
professorships at the TUMCS production and use. Thereby the of TUMCS’s range of courses are Africa. new technologies are developed in also offers a contact platform for
usually have a second membership partners’ expertises complement integrated into this offered course. line with bioeconomy together with students and industry.
at the TUM. each other. university and industry partners.
www.hswt.de boku.ac.at www.utm.rnu.tn www.bioeconomy.world cs.tum.de/forschung/synbiofoundry www.scm.cs.tum.de
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(1,3); Stadt Straubing (2); Fotowerbung Bernhard (4).
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