đ€An interview with…Nikita Ć arkov – Doctoral Candidate 7 (Ă bo Akademi University)
Name and Surname: Nikita Ć arkov Organization: Ă bo Akademi University (ABO) Major Fields of Research/Activity: Heterogeneous Catalysis, Hydrocracking, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) I develop and test catalysts to upgrade fatty acids and microbial oils into aviation-range hydrocarbons, supporting the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). YAF strengthens my expertise in catalysis and sustainable fuels while enabling […]
When Science Meets Illustration!
We are delighted to share an exciting outcome with our community: the YAF comic! Over the past months, we had the pleasure of collaborating with scientific illustrator Cristina Sala to bring this project to life. The result is a visually stunning and highly engaging comic that explains the projectâs purpose in a clear, accessible, and […]
đ„New YAF Talks Video â Talk #2 is out!
Weâre excited to share Talk #2 in the YAF Talks publication series: đ âFrom Lab to Production: Full-System Modelling for Yeast-Based SAFâ This video explores how cutting-edge research and science are driving the transition from laboratory-scale innovation to industrial bioprocessing for the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The discussion highlights the role of yeast-based […]
YAF DCs (TomĂĄs Zubak, Maria Spinosa and Marco Vitale) Showcase Progress at IMDEA Energy Workshop
IMDEA Energy hosted the 14th Workshop for Young Researchers last week, providing a platform for emerging scientists to share the latest advances in their Individual Research Projects (IRPs). During the event, YAF DCs TomĂĄs Zubak (DC1), Maria Spinosa (DC8), and Marco Vitale (DC10) presented their recent work, highlighting innovative approaches in sustainable fuels and bioconversion. […]
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 Ă bo Akademi University (YAF Project Partner) in Turku, Finland. From the 3rd to the 5th of November 2025, the DCs participated in the training course âProfessional Development for Young Scientistsâ. This course, delivered by hfp […]
đ€An interview with…JosĂ© Luis MartĂnez Ruiz – Supervisor of DC6 & DC12 (Technical University of Denmark)
Name and Surname: JosĂ© 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 Sofiaâs […]
đ€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 […]
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 aviationâïžđ±?
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 â»ïž Biowaste to biology: Engineered yeasts convert organic waste into high-value microbial fatty acids and terpenes.âïž 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 […]