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Advanced Bioprocess Engineering

Mastering Complexity in Bioprocessing

MODE
Mode(Online) TYPE
Self Paced LEVEL
Moderate

Skills you will gain:

The aim of the Advanced Bioprocess Engineering program is to equip students and professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in bioprocessing, focusing on the development and optimization of biotechnological processes used in the production of pharmaceuticals, biofuels, and other bioproducts. This program is designed to address the growing demands of the biotechnology industry for sustainable and efficient production methods. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical laboratory experience, participants will learn to design, analyze, and implement complex biological systems and processes, enhancing their capability to drive innovation and improve productivity in biomanufacturing environments. The program also aims to foster a deeper understanding of the integration of biological sciences with engineering principles to solve real-world problems effectively.

Aim:

The aim of the “Advanced Bioprocess Engineering” program is to equip students and professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in bioprocessing, focusing on the development and optimization of biotechnological processes used in the production of pharmaceuticals, biofuels, and other bioproducts. This program is designed to address the growing demands of the biotechnology industry for sustainable and efficient production methods. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical laboratory experience, participants will learn to design, analyze, and implement complex biological systems and processes, enhancing their capability to drive innovation and improve productivity in biomanufacturing environments. The program also aims to foster a deeper understanding of the integration of biological sciences with engineering principles to solve real-world problems effectively.

Program Objectives:

  • Understand the core principles and applications of advanced bioprocess engineering.
  • Apply analytical and quantitative skills to solve complex bioprocessing problems.
  • Design and optimize bioprocesses using modern tools and approaches.
  • Prepare for leadership roles in the bioprocessing industry by understanding regulatory and economic aspects.

What you will learn?

Week 1: Foundations of Deep Tech Bioprocessing

  • Evolution from conventional to smart bioprocess systems

  • Key unit operations in upstream and downstream bioprocessing

  • Bioreactor types, control systems, and real-time monitoring

  • Deep tech enablers: IoT, sensors, and automation in biotech workflows

Week 2: Bioprocess Analytics and System Integration

  • Digital twins and workflow modeling in biomanufacturing

  • PAT (Process Analytical Technology) and data-driven control

  • Integration with SCADA/LIMS and production pipelines

  • Quality by Design (QbD) and regulatory-compliant system design

Week 3: Scale-Up Engineering and Pilot Design

  • Mass transfer, mixing, and scale-up constraints

  • CFD modeling and engineering strategies for pilot-scale runs

  • Fermentation kinetics, yield optimization, and productivity modeling

  • Case studies from industrial biotech and pharmaceutical scale-up

Week 4: Smart Bioprocesses and Sustainable Bio-Industry

  • AI/ML for predictive optimization and fault detection

  • Circular bioeconomy: waste valorization and resource recovery

  • Industrial applications: biopharmaceuticals, biofuels, enzymes

  • Roadmap to commercialization: funding, IP, and policy frameworks

Intended For :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
  • Basic understanding of microbiology and chemical process engineering.
  • Professionals working in or aspiring to work in bioprocess industries.

Career Supporting Skills

Bioprocess Bioreactors Bioprocess Simulation Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Modeling Software

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