MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Peak of Research Excellence

HOW COULD MICROBES HELP US LIVE MORE SUSTAINABLY?

Our academics working in microbial biotechnology explore and exploit microbial systems to develop transformative solutions for a more economically and environmentally sustainable society.

This Peak of Research Excellence is dedicated to developing novel technologies which will significantly contribute to global sustainability by using microbial biotechnology to reduce carbon emissions and recycle waste products. We work in close collaboration with a range of industrial partners including Procter and Gamble, Prozomix, the Royal Air Force and Johnson Matthey, as well as other Universities and organisations.

OUR RESEARCH ECOSYSTEM

Northumbria’s research in microbial biotechnology brings together academia and businesses to tackle global challenges. Our researchers are working at the frontier of development in biotechnologies for: renewable energy, sustainable materials, bioremediation, and carbon removal and capture. Contributing to the circular economy and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

We have received over £11.6million in funding in the Microbial Biotechnology area. Funding which includes a £8.5million (E3 funded) collaboration bringing together bio-scientists from Northumbria University and architects, designers and engineers from Newcastle University to create the ‘Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment’ (HBBE). Since forming, the HBBE created another strong springboard for Northumbria’s Biotechnology research, and has resulted in numerous new grant awards, a diverse array of publications and a vibrant community of interdisciplinary researchers together working in state-of-the-art Northumbria laboratories.