đ¤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, Iâm 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 aviationâď¸đą?
Youâre in the right place. đ At YAF Project, we are pioneering an integrated biotechnological and catalytic process designed to make aviation truly sustainable. How our technology works âťď¸ Biowaste to biology: Engineered yeasts convert organic waste into high-value microbial fatty acids and terpenes.âď¸ 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 Candidatesâ 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. đŹ During the event, Nicolas presented his research on enhancing Sustainable […]
đ¤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 Abdullahâs (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 […]
đ¤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 Researchersâ Night 2025
On September 26, IMDEA Energy took part in the European Researchersâ Night 2025, an international initiative that brings science closer to society through interactive activities and engaging experiences. Our researchers TomĂĄs Zubak (DC1), MarĂa Spinosa (DC8), and Marco Vitale (DC10) actively participated in this special event, showcasing the innovative work carried out at IMDEA Energy. […]
Nikita Sarkovâs Contribution at EuropaCat 2025
Nikita Sarkov (DC7, Ă bo Akademi) took part in EuropaCat 2025, held in Trondheim, Norway â one of the worldâs leading international conferences on catalysis. During the event, he presented his research titled âDeveloping Zeolite-Based Catalysts for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Hydrocracking Oleic Acid Using Ru and Ni Metals.â His work explores innovative catalytic approaches to advance […]
Marta Yabar (DC9) presents at the 3rd International Conference & Expo on Biofuels and Bioenergy
On 25â26 September 2025, Marta Yabar (DC9 of the YAF MSCA DN at BBEPP) participated in the 3rd International Conference & Expo on Biofuels and Bioenergy in Vienna, Austria, delivering an oral presentation on her PhD research within the YAF project. Her talk focused on the development of sustainable downstream processing strategies for microbial oil […]
Turning Guilt into Hope: Greener Aviation at the MSCA Presidency Conference 2025
At the Marie SkĹodowska-Curie Actions Presidency Conference 2025, our DC8 Maria Spinosa shared how her work in catalysis offers a path to transform that guilt into hopeâby converting waste into sustainable aviation fuels, helping make air travel greener. Mariaâs participation in the Falling Walls Foundation Lab was not only an opportunity to present her innovative […]