🎤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 […]
Sofia Recchia (DC6) and Marilena Mastrodima (DC12) contribute to Metabolic Engineering 16 in Copenhagen
We are pleased to share that Sofia Recchia (DC6) and Marilena Mastrodima (DC12), both PhD researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), participated in the Metabolic Engineering 16 Conference, held in Copenhagen from June 15 to 19, 2025. Sofia and Marilena are investigating the potential of unconventional yeast species as microbial platforms for sustainable […]
Maria Spinosa (DC8) Advances Surface Science Training
As part of her ongoing development within the YAF DN, Maria Spinosa (DC8) recently attended the advanced course “CaracterizaciĂłn quĂmico-fĂsica de la superficie de adsorbentes y catalizadores I”, organized by the Spanish Adsorption Society (SEA). Held from June 10–13, 2025 in Jarandilla de la Vera (Cáceres, Spain), the course provided in-depth training on surface chemistry […]
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. đź“ş 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 […]
Nikita Sarkov (DC7) presents a poster at RRB2025 in Turku
Last week, Nikita Sarkov (DC7 at Ă…bo Akademi University), took part in the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries (RRB2025), held in Turku, Finland. At the conference, Nikita presented a poster showcasing his research on the catalytic hydrocracking of oleic acid for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) precursors. His current work focuses […]
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 […]
YAF Doctoral Candidates Join Fermentation Workshop at DTU
On May 19–20, 2025, YAF Doctoral Candidates participated in the workshop “Fermentation Technology for Production of High-Value Chemicals from Residues by Non-Conventional Yeast”, hosted by YAF partner Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in Kongens Lyngby. The two-day training combined theory and hands-on experience, covering: Fermentation fundamentals and media composition Bioreactor parts, assembly, and tower setup […]
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 […]
An interview with…Laura de Freitas Naves – Doctoral Candidate 3 (Imperial College London, UK)
Name and Surname: Laura de Freitas Naves Organization: Imperial College London (UK) Major Fields of Research/Activity: Genetic and metabolic engineering I’m Doctoral Candidate 3, developing genetic tools to simplify microbial engineering. The aim is to produce fatty acids as precursors for sustainable aviation fuels and help accelerate the transition to greener alternatives in air travel. […]