Webinar: Purdue's Cutting-Edge Biomanufacturing Programs: Research, Education, and Partnerships
Purdue University's biomanufacturing research develops and scales processes for producing valuable bioproducts from renewable resources, advancing workforce development, and fostering a network of collaboration and innovation. This webinar will include an overview of Purdue’s biomanufacturing research and how Purdue can support your company and lab with continuing education and joint research programs; a feature on the LORRE lab which transforms renewable bioresources into products, fuels, and biomaterials through innovative bioprocessing and bioseparation techniques and how you can develop new research and education partnerships; and an overview of Purdue’s program on metabolic engineering of plants for chemical production and how you can partner to advance research projects.
Session details
1. Purdue Biomanufacturing Research | Nate Mosier
Purdue University's biomanufacturing research integrates advanced genetic and biochemical engineering to develop sustainable processes for producing valuable bioproducts from renewable resources. Our educational programs equip students with cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on experience in biomanufacturing, preparing them to drive innovation in the field. Collaborations with industry partners and interdisciplinary teams ensure that Purdue's research and applications address global environmental challenges and foster the growth of sustainable industries. Purdue is eager to support your company and lab with continuing education to keep your top researchers and leaders at the leading-edge, be a source of new talent, and to develop joint research programs. Contact Nate Mosier at mosiern@purdue.edu
2. Laboratory of Renewable Resources Engineering (LORRE) | Mike Ladisch and Karthik Sankar
LORRE's vision transforms renewable bioresources into sustainable products, fuels, and biomaterials through innovative bioprocessing and bioseparation techniques, leveraging biological engineering and biochemical fundamentals. By utilizing lignocellulosic feedstocks and other renewable resources, LORRE aims to replace non-renewable hydrocarbons, addressing global environmental impacts. Supported by Purdue University's Colleges of Agriculture and Engineering, alumni, industry partners, and collaborators, LORRE is poised to drive the growth of sustainable industries and biomanufacturing applications. The LORRE lab seeks to develop new sustained research and education partnerships with both major and startup biomanufacturing research groups and companies. Contact Mike Ladisch at ladisch@purdue.edu.
3. Metabolic Engineering of Plants for Sustainable Chemicals | Professors Natalia Dudareva and John A. Morgan
Professor Dudareva’s and Morgan's research groups at Purdue University are pioneering biomanufacturing applications by engineering metabolic pathways to enhance the production of valuable chemicals and biologically active metabolites. Combining molecular biology, mathematical modeling, and metabolic flux analysis, their interdisciplinary approaches span from enzyme manipulation to bioreactor design. Their work on understanding and optimizing plant metabolite formation, including phenylpropanoids and terpenoids, aims to advance scalable and sustainable biomanufacturing processes. We are interested in partnering with companies and labs to advance research in the area of biosynthesis of phenylpropanoid compounds, terpenoid metabolic networks, and flavor plant volatiles. Contact Natalia Dudareva at dudareva@purdue.edu and John Morgan at jamorgan@purdue.edu.
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