"Participation in the Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering is proof of the scientific expertise and excellent networking of our scientists in the international research community. It also encourages us on our path towards becoming a sustainable university in all areas, from teaching and administration to research. In doing so, we are taking responsibility for the future," says Peter Riedler, Rector of the University of Graz.
"The research activities in the field of circular economy at the University of Graz have already brought numerous successes. The Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering now puts us in a position to further expand our research in this area and to inspire a new generation of researchers for the topic," affirms Joachim Reidl, Vice-Rector for Research at the University of Graz.
"We are very pleased about this funding commitment! It enables us to pursue new innovative research paths and further intensify our cooperation with other universities in Austria. Our aim is to develop ways of converting renewable raw materials into specific products or medicines and how substances can be returned to a material cycle after use in an environmentally friendly way," emphasises chemist Wolfgang Kroutil. He will be involved in the Circular Bioengineering Cluster of Excellence together with chemists Katalin Barta Weissert and Mélanie Hall and environmental sociologist Hermine Mitter from the University of Graz. On the Board of Directors, he is responsible for the sub-topic "Biocatalysis and Sustainable Production Pathways".
Further information on the Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering