Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering

The Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering conducts diverse activities that combine engineering-technological research with fundamental knowledge in life sciences. Among the fascinating research conducted in the faculty, one can find:

• Development of methods for producing drugs and food supplements
• Controlled drug delivery systems for treating diseases, including cancer and diabetes
• Development of optical sensors for detecting pathogenic bacteria in food and water
• Growing blood vessels and cardiac tissues for treating arterial blockages or following cardiac events
• Development of food enrichment systems for special populations without affecting taste and appearance
• Development of methods for efficient utilization of waste as a source of renewable energy
• Development of “green” disinfection methods to improve food safety
• Release of “beneficial” bacteria for various treatments

The faculty features spacious classrooms, an advanced computer farm, and modern teaching laboratories. Among these is the only biological reactors laboratory in the country, which serves as the primary tool for growing engineered bacteria and cells. The laboratory includes state-of-the-art analytical and separation equipment to directly train students in this field. Additional research laboratories will enable the faculty’s expansion in the coming years. Furthermore, the faculty houses a semi-industrial facility (“Pilot Plant”) used for teaching engineering, scale-up processes, and food technology, serving various industries.

Degrees awarded are:

• MSc in Biotechnology and Food Engineering
• MSc in Biotechnology and Food Science
• ME in Biotechnology and Food Engineering (without thesis)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Admission requirements and study tracks for master and doctorate degrees can be found here.

Potential supervisors can be found here.

Faculty website