2nd Annual Meeting of the YAF MSCA-DN!
From the 3rd to the 6th of November, the 2nd Annual Meeting of the MSCA-DN YAF project was hosted by Åbo Akademi University (YAF Project Partner) in Turku, Finland. From the 3rd to the 5th of November 2025, the DCs participated in the training course “Professional Development for Young Scientists”. This course, delivered by hfp […]
🎤An interview with…José Luis Martínez Ruiz – Supervisor of DC6 & DC12 (Technical University of Denmark)
Name and Surname: José Luis Martinez Ruiz Organization: Technical University of Denmark – DTU Major Fields of Research/Activity: Yeast Biotechnology and Fermentation I am the main supervisor of two of the doctoral candidates at DTU, Sofia (DC6) and Marilena (DC12). Both projects are dedicated to improve lipid production from waste-streams and alternative carbons, while Sofia’s […]
🎤An interview with…Marilena Mastrodima – Doctoral Candidate 12 (Technical University of Denmark)
Name and Surname: Marilena Mastrodima Organization: Technical University of Denmark (DK) Major Fields of Research/Activity: High throughput Screening and Adaptive Laboratory Evolution I develop screening and evolutionary workflows to identify new superior yeast with enhanced robustness and productivity on waste-derived substrates, enabling efficient production of SAF precursors. YAF lets me grow as a scientist in […]
🎤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 […]
YAF Members at the Yeast in Bioeconomy Conference!
From October 22 to 24, several members of the YAF Doctoral Network took part in the 1st Edition of the Yeast in Bioeconomy Conference, an international event that brought together researchers, professionals, and innovators committed to advancing a sustainable and circular bioeconomy through yeast-based technologies. YAF Doctoral Candidates’ Contributions Our DCs actively contributed with oral […]
Exploring the Future of Bioengineering: Nicolas Fink at the EEBio Annual Event
Last month, Nicolas Fink, Doctoral Candidate (DC4) at Imperial College London (ICL), attended the Annual EEBio Programme Grant event at the University of Oxford. The EEBio Programme seeks to strengthen the intersection of biology and engineering, paving the way toward a mature engineering discipline. 🔬 During the event, Nicolas presented his research on enhancing Sustainable […]
🎤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 […]
IMDEA Energy celebrates the European Researchers’ Night 2025
On September 26, IMDEA Energy took part in the European Researchers’ Night 2025, an international initiative that brings science closer to society through interactive activities and engaging experiences. Our researchers Tomás Zubak (DC1), María Spinosa (DC8), and Marco Vitale (DC10) actively participated in this special event, showcasing the innovative work carried out at IMDEA Energy. […]