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Our research

Connecting biological understanding, process engineering and data-driven models.

Bioprocess Digital Twin

Connecting process data and predictive models to understand cell-culture states and dynamics.

  • Hybrid modeling and process simulation
  • PAT-based monitoring and state estimation
  • Fed-batch development and predictive control
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Research concept connecting parallel culture, process analytics, digital twins and experimental design
Research concept connecting parallel culture, process analytics, digital twins and experimental design

Process Analytical Technology

Interpreting analytical signals to understand cells and the culture process.

  • Biomass and culture-state analysis
  • Spectroscopy, process sensors and soft sensors
  • Data integration and state estimation
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Process analytics concept connecting culture measurements to model inputs
Process analytics concept connecting culture measurements to model inputs

Self-Driving Laboratories

Investigating self-driving workflows that connect laboratory automation with active learning.

  • Laboratory automation and analytical integration
  • Active learning and Bayesian optimization
  • Building and validating closed-loop experiments
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Bayesian optimization concept linking experimental results, predictive models and subsequent experiments
Bayesian optimization concept linking experimental results, predictive models and subsequent experiments

CFD & Hydrodynamics

Analyzing mixing, shear and mass transfer to inform bioreactor design and process transfer.

  • CFD analysis of flow, mixing and shear
  • Shaking-flask and stirred-bioreactor characterization
  • Bioreactor design, scale-up and process transfer
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Comparison of velocity, shear stress and energy dissipation across culture vessels and agitation conditions
Comparison of velocity, shear stress and energy dissipation across culture vessels and agitation conditionsKim et al. (2025), Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering

AI-Driven Optimization

Exploring media and process conditions through predictive models and experimental feedback.

  • Cell-line-specific media formulation
  • Bayesian optimization and sequential design
  • Culture validation and experimental feedback
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Collaborative workflow linking media formulation, model recommendations, culture validation and data feedback
Collaborative workflow linking media formulation, model recommendations, culture validation and data feedback

Systems Biotechnology

Connecting cellular metabolism and genome-scale models to understand culture performance.

  • Genome-scale metabolic modeling
  • Enzyme capacity and constraint-based analysis
  • Cellular metabolism and media design
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Systems biotechnology concept linking multi-omics and genome-scale metabolic modeling
Systems biotechnology concept linking multi-omics and genome-scale metabolic modeling