🎤An interview with…Sofia Recchia – Doctoral Candidate 6 (Technical University of Denmark)
Name and Surname: Sofia Recchia Organization: Technical University of Denmark (DK) Major Fields of Research/Activity: Fermentation technology; Waste valorization As doctoral candidate #6 in the YAF project, I’m working with Debaryomyces hansenii, a salt-loving yeast, to turn it into a microbial cell factory that produces sustainable aviation fuel precursors from seagrass biomass. YAF gathers scientists […]
Interested in the future of sustainable aviation✈️🌱?
You’re in the right place. 👇 At YAF Project, we are pioneering an integrated biotechnological and catalytic process designed to make aviation truly sustainable. How our technology works ♻️ Biowaste to biology: Engineered yeasts convert organic waste into high-value microbial fatty acids and terpenes.⚙️ Biology to fuel: These molecules are transformed into Sustainable Aviation Fuels […]
🎤An interview with…Juliano Sabedotti De Biaggi – Co-Supervisor of DC5 (Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia)
Name and Surname: Juliano Sabedotti De Biaggi Organization: Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia Major Fields of Research/Activity: Systems biology, synthetic biology, biotechnology I am Abdullah’s (DC5) co-supervisor. In my work I genetically modify non-conventional yeast to produce chemicals currently obtained in a non-sustainable way by deep diving into their metabolism and getting insights from […]
🎤An interview with…Abdullah Nasir – Doctoral Candidate 5 (Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia)
Name and Surname: Abdullah Nasir Organization: Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia Major Fields of Research/Activity: Metabolic Engineering of Yeast My role in YAF Project is engineering of a non-conventional yeast called Rhodotorula toruloides to produce high-energy molecules like terpenes that can be used as an alternative to fossil fuels in aviation. Right now, I […]
🎤An interview with…Nicolas Fink – Doctoral Candidate 4 (Imperial College London, UK)
Name and Surname: Nicolas Fink Organization: Imperial College London (UK) Major Fields of Research/Activity: Synthetic Biology, Metabolic Engineering, Synthetic Microbial Communities, Yeast Fermentation I’m Doctoral Candidate 4, engineering synthetic yeast communities for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). I aim to improve how these communities grow together and optimise their performance to produce terpenes with desirable aviation […]
🎤An interview with…Francesca Ceroni – Supervisor of DC4 (Imperial College London, UK)
Name and Surname: Francesca Ceroni Organization: Imperial College London (UK) Major Fields of Research/Activity: Cell Engineering, Engineering Biology I am the co-supervisor of Laura de Freitas and Nicolas Fink at Imperial College London. We apply synthetic biology and metabolic engineering approaches to develop yeast factories to produce terpenes and lipids for the synthesis of Sustainable […]
🌱Welcome to YAF Talks: Exploring Yeast-Based Innovation for Sustainable Aviation Fuels!
We are thrilled to launch the YAF Talks — an open, ongoing conversation series that dives deep into the ideas, innovations, and individuals shaping the YAF Project: Yeast-based solutions for sustainable aviation fuels. YAF Talks are built around dynamic dialogue. Each edition revolves around a central theme and features voices from across the YAF Network […]
The Official YAF Project Video is Now Live!
We are happy to share the official video of the YAF MSCA-DN. This video offers a dynamic introduction to the project’s vision, goals, and the organisations behind its success. 📺 Watch the video now to explore how YAF is shaping the future of research and innovation. We invite you to like, share, and subscribe to […]
Yeast in Bioeconomy Conference – October 22–24, 2025, in Compiègne, France!
Elia Tomás, YAF Project Coordinator, is organizing the Yeast in Bioeconomy Conference (YBC 2025), set to take place this October in Compiègne, France. The conference is proudly shaped by members of the YAF network, including: All are active contributors to the YAF – MSCA DN project, reinforcing the network’s role in advancing scientific collaboration and […]
An interview with…Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro – Supervisor of DC3 (Imperial College London, UK)
Name and Surname: Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro Organization: Imperial College London (UK) Major Fields of Research/Activity: Synthetic Biology and Metabolic Engineering I am the supervisor of Laura de Freitas and Nicolas Fink at Imperial College London. We apply synthetic biology and metabolic engineering to develop yeast factories to produce terpenes and lipids for the synthesis of Sustainable […]