Name and Surname: Ishtiak Malique Chowdhury
Organization: CIEMAT
Major Fields of Research/Activity: Biomass Valorisation, Yeast Fermentation, Metabolic Engineering
- What is your role in the YAF project? What are you currently working on within the scope of YAF?
I am doctoral candidate 2 in the YAF project, working at CIEMAT, Madrid. My research focuses on preparing sugar-rich media from biowaste and optimizing fermentation conditions to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) intermediates. Currently, I am conducting yeast fermentation for SAF production.
- Why do you think the YAF research is important for your career development and how it will impact the society?
The YAF consortium provides training in academics, career development, and leadership to help participants tackle challenges innovatively in their research careers. Additionally, YAF aims to convert waste into aviation fuel, reducing pollution and fossil fuel use, thereby promoting environmental sustainability.
- What or who inspired you to go into academia/research?
The idea of converting waste into valuable products inspired me to pursue research based career. Seeing my efforts contribute to sustainable solutions has been highly motivating. Also, my father and mother have been a great source of inspiration and support in my journey into academia.
- For you, what is most challenging and/or exciting about your work in YAF?
The most exciting aspect of YAF is the collaboration through secondments, allowing researchers to gain expertise in closely related fields and become independent. The main challenge is conducting research to enhance process efficiency while ensuring sustainability.
- Write a catchy slogan for your IRP.
Crafting tomorrow’s Fuels.
- Where can we find you after work? Doing what?
Outside of work, I enjoy listening to music and political podcasts, watching movies and cricket, and taking relaxing late afternoon walks with my wife.
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