Member Spotlights

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Dr Mauro Rinaldi – Lecturer in Biotechnology and Biochemistry

University of Hull
Research focus: Biomanufacturing high-value chemicals using engineered microbes

By working with industrial partners, I aim to drive advancements in bio-based production, contributing to a circular bioeconomy.

Dr Parimala Shivaprasad – Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering

University of Nottingham
Research focus: Developing a circular approach to processing horticulture waste to produce chemicals for the consumer goods sector

I believe that modular processing units for biomass processing (extraction, reaction and separation) can enable distributed manufacturing and are the future for biomass as a feedstock

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Published on 08/05/25

Biomass Biorefinery Network newsletter: 06 May 2025

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Published on 07/11/24

Support for early career researchers working in Biomass Biorefining

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