Yeast-based solutions for
Sustainable Aviation Fuels
YAF is a Doctoral Network of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie action program (MSCA-DN GA 101120389) that will train the next generation of researchers in a highly interdisciplinary and intersectorial research environment such that they can soundly address upcoming challenges concerning production yeast-based Sustainable Aviation Fuels.
YAF research programme aims at:
Producing carbon sources from biowastes
Developing new yeast cell factories to produce SAF
Designing new bifunctional catalysts
Achieving efficient strategies for FA/terpenes extraction
Creating robust framework tailored to the scaling-up methodologies and life-cycle sustainability assessment of different SAF producing routes, which will support decision-making.
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Latest News
🎤An interview with…Jennifer Cueto – Supervisor of DC8 (IMDEA Energy)
Name and Surname: Jennifer Cueto Organization: IMDEA Energy Major Fields of Research/Activity: Biomass conversion, SAF production, plastic waste pyrolysis, zeolites In YAF I am the supervisor of MarĂa Spinosa, doctoral candidate number 8. Together we focus on producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from long-chain fatty acids present in microbial oils.
🎤An interview with…Maria Spinosa – Doctoral Candidate 8 (IMDEA Energy)
Name and Surname: Maria Spinosa Organization: IMDEA Energy Major Fields of Research/Activity: Heterogeneous Catalysis, Hydrodeoxygenation, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) I focus on designing and testing catalysts that upgrade waste-derived fatty acids into aviation-range hydrocarbons, enabling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production through an efficient one-pot process. YAF allows me to grow
Workshop on Energy Systems Analysis at IMDEA Energy
From 25–26 February, YAF Doctoral Candidates (DCs) gathered at IMDEA Energy (Móstoles, Madrid) for an intensive two-day workshop dedicated to energy systems analysis. On the first day, participants attended two lectures delivered by the Systems Analysis Unit of IMDEA Energy, focusing on energy systems and process modelling, as well as
One-pager – What’s new in YAF? – 2nd issue
We are delighted to present the second issue of the One-pager – What’s New in YAF? In this edition, we bring you a concise overview of the latest highlights and achievements from across the network. The project continues to gain momentum, with new milestones, engaging events, and inspiring collaborations shaping
🏆Project Award | Biocircular Summit II
On 28 January, we had the pleasure of taking part in Biocircular Summit II, held at RIU Plaza España in Madrid, where the YAF project received the award for Leadership in Bioenergy, Biofuels and Renewable Gases. The project was represented by Elia Tomás-Pejó, coordinator of YAF, together with David Moreno
🎤An interview with…Dmitry Yu. Murzin – Supervisor of DC7 (Ă…bo Akademi University)
Name and Surname: Dmitry Yu. Murzin Organization: Åbo Akademi University (ABO) Major Fields of Research/Activity: Chemical technology, catalysis I am acting as a PhD thesis advisor to Nikita Sarkov, the DC in the YAF program with a strong support of Dr. Päivi Mäki-Arvela, who act as a co-advisor. The main