The MIB group investigates the physiology, metabolism, and engineering of microorganisms (e.g., electroactive bacteria) to advance the development of sustainable biotechnological processes. Our research focuses on understanding the molecular and physiological mechanisms that govern electron transfer, biofilm formation, microbial interactions, and adaptation to electrochemical environments.
A major objective of MIB is to overcome the biological and engineering limitations that currently constrain the performance, robustness, and scalability of microbial electrochemical technologies. To achieve this, we combine microbial physiology, microbiology, synthetic biology, and bioengineering approaches to develop the next generation of electroactive bacteria and microbial communities capable of operating under industrially and environmentally relevant conditions.
Through fundamental and applied research, MIB aims to establish resilient microbial platforms for applications in resource recovery, wastewater valorization, sustainable biomanufacturing, and circular bio-based processes. Our work contributes to both the fundamental understanding of environmentally relevant microorganisms and the development of innovative biotechnological solutions for societal and environmental challenges.
