Article Writing and Publication Workshop Training – 17-18 March 2025
On March 17-18, 2025, YAF Doctoral Candidates participated in the ‘Article Writing and Publication’ workshop training, organized by YAF Associated Partner, Imperial College London (ICL), in London (UK). The intensive training course provided participants with valuable insights and hands-on experience to refine their academic writing skills. Throughout the sessions, PhD students engaged in: By the […]
An interview with…David Moreno – Supervisor of DC2 (CIEMAT, Spain)
Name and Surname: David Moreno Organization: CIEMAT (Spain) Major Fields of Research/Activity: Industrial Biotechnology My role within the YAF project is the supervision of DC2 at CIEMAT (Ishtiak M. Chowdhury). This IRP aims at producing SAF intermediates from sugar-rich biowastes, directing at maximizing not only sugar recovery and conversion but also at developing more sustainable […]
An interview with…Ishtiak Malique Chowdhury – Doctoral Candidate 2 (CIEMAT, Spain)
Name and Surname: Ishtiak Malique Chowdhury Organization: CIEMAT Major Fields of Research/Activity: Biomass Valorisation, Yeast Fermentation, Metabolic Engineering 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 […]
Project Presentation at BioCircular SUMMIT on International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On February 11th, in alignment with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, YAF Project Coordinator, Elia Tomás, presented the project at the BioCircular SUMMIT. The event was organised by BIOPLAT | Spanish Biocircularity Technology and Innovation Platform and BIOCIRC | Asociación Española de Biocircularidad. The Summit served as a key platform for […]
An interview with…Elia Tomás – Project Coordinator & Supervisor of DC1 (IMDEA Energy, Spain)
Name and Surname: Elia Tomás Pejó Organization: IMDEA Energy (Spain) Major Fields of Research/Activity: yeast fermentation, biotechnology, biofuels and bioproducts, waste valorization I am Project Coordinator and main supervisor of DC1 (Tomás Zubak). Research wise, we work on waste conversion into short-chain fatty acids and microbial oils production with Yarrowia lipolytica. I also work together […]
An interview with…Tomás Zubak – Doctoral Candidate 1 (IMDEA Energy, Spain)
Name and Surname: Tomás Zubak Organization: IMDEA Energy, Madrid Major Fields of Research/Activity: Fermentation Technologies; Bioprocess Engineering; Strain Optimization I’m Doctoral Candidate #1 within the YAF project, and I’m currently working on developing different fermentation strategies to enhance the production of microbial oil, a chemical precursor of sustainable aviation fuels. More specifically, I’m looking for […]
1st Annual Meeting of the YAF DN!
On January 16th, the 1st Annual Meeting of the MSCA-DN YAF, successfully brought together Supervisors and DCs at the facilities of BBEPP (YAF Project Partner) in Ghent, Belgium. The meeting focused on reviewing project progress and refining strategic objectives together. Key outcomes included alignment on priorities for the upcoming year and presentation of the main […]
‘Leadership and Management Skills Course for Group Leaders’ – Training for YAF Supervisors
On January 15, 2025, YAF Supervisors attended the “Leadership and Management Skills Course for Group Leaders“. The program focused on communication, collaboration, and leadership, helping participants achieve career goals efficiently and effectively. It covered strategies for empowering others in research, self-organization, and management. The course also encouraged experience-sharing, networking, and collaboration while promoting a peer […]
‘Presenting Yourself and Your Work in a Memorable Way’ – Training for YAF DCs
From January 13 to 15, 2025, DCs attended the course “Presenting Yourself and Your Work in a Memorable Way.” This course, given by Yuvalal Liron and Erin Tranfield (hfp consulting trainers), helped DCs enhance their awareness of their skills and competencies while also gaining a deeper understanding of what drives their work. Participants learned to […]
Tomás Zubak (DC1) participated in the Young Researchers Workshop of IMDEA Energy
Tomás Zubak (DC1) participated last week in the Young Researchers Workshop of IMDEA Energy. He presented the poster ‘Microbial Oil Production from High Salinity Waste Streams’. He has shown that Yarrowia lipolytica yeast thrives in both synthetic and real high-salinity media such as ham exudate, underscoring the potential of these feedstocks as cost-effective and sustainable […]