Transforming bioscience into innovative applications for health, industry, and sustainability

 

We study how biological systems can be harnessed for sustainable production and environmental protection. Our research covers microbial systems, biosynthetic pathways, and bioinformatic supported “omic” approaches as foundations for biotechnological applications. We investigate processes for producing organic acids, enzymes, and bioactive compounds, while developing molecular diagnostic tools for water quality and microbiome assessment. This diversity of approaches allows us to connect bioscience with practical technological solutions.

We aim to transform biological insights into products and processes that serve society. From bio-based concrete to whole-cell biocatalysts, our work contributes to new materials, cleaner water, and more affordable medicines. We emphasize efficiency, environmental compatibility, and innovation — driving the next generation of biotechnology for health, industry, and sustainability.
 

E166-05-1 - Synthetic Biology and Molecular Biotechnology

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Our research aims to secure the availability of essential products, support sustainable production processes, and contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions by exploring microbial solutions for enzyme production, concrete durability, and uncovering fungal secondary metabolites. We combine molecular and fungal biology, as well as DNA/RNA-based 'omic' technologies, to study regulatory networks and fungal epigenetics, ultimately to develop high-performing production strains of Trichoderma and Aureobasidium.

E166-05-2 - Biochemistry

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The Biochemistry Group at TU Wien harnesses the metabolic potential of microorganisms to enable sustainable production of valuable biochemicals within the biorefinery concept, converting renewable resources into products such as organic acids, proteins, and alcohols. Combining fundamental and applied research, we engineer microbial pathways using advanced tools like CRISPR/Cas9, single-cell analysis, and adaptive evolution in industrial hosts including Aspergillus niger, Komagataella phaffii, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

E166-05-3 - Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics

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Leading molecular microbial diagnostics for tomorrows challenges. One of the groups special interest is the development, evaluation and application of DNA/RNA diagnostics to support target-oriented and evidence-based water quality management.