Environmental and bioengineering laboratories

Laboratories

For teaching and research in environmental biotechnology, a laboratory is available for single use, as well as an open-plan laboratory, a pilot plant with an attached workshop, and a greenhouse for joint use.

1. Laboratory: Environmental engineering

2. Laboratory: Practical laboratory biology/chemistry

Teaching integration

In the Environmental and Bioengineering Laboratories, student laboratory courses are taught in the modules 1.2 Biology (Cell Biology and Environmental Hygiene), 2.3. Environmental Microbiology, and 3.8 Environmental Bioengineering. Techniques and procedures such as microscopy, sterile work, cultivation and identification of microorganisms, analysis of water, soil and air samples from the environment, measurement of respiratory activity, composting and determination of biogas potential of organic substrates are learned. In addition, student projects in modules 3.1 and 4.1 as well as student theses are realized in cooperation with companies and current research projects.

Research

The research focus of the working group of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Anja Noke is the development of processes for the bioconversion of renewable raw materials and organic residues for the recovery of valuable materials and energy sources. In particular, methods are developed for the use of microalgae to close material cycles.