Biotechnology uses biological systems to produce goods and services that are useful to humans in respect of the environment.
The industrial Biotechnologist is a professional who has the task of designing, building and managing biological systems and processes for the eco-sustainable production of:
- high added-value biomolecules (fine chemicals, enzymes, drugs, vaccines,...);
- Biomolecules and microbiological systems for the rehabilitation of the environment (bioremediation of soils, water and air);
- Biodegradable plastics from renewable sources (biopolymers):
- Bioplastics from renewable sources;
- Biofuels (ethanol, butanol, hydrogen, diesel,...);
- Biosensors and Biochips for Molecular diagnostics (nanobiotechnology);
- Substances useful to humans (detergents, dyes, vitamins, cosmetics,...) by means of enzymes and/or microorganisms engaged in industrial processes respectful of the ecosystem.
Through the training course offered by the Bachelor and Master's degree courses in Industrial biotechnology we intend to train professionals who, starting from an adequate basic knowledge of the different sectors of biotechnology, acquire competence that allows them to work in laboratories/research centers and in industrial/social contexts characterized by the production/use of many categories of products of interest in industrial biotechnology. The emerging role of biotechnology in many production sectors (industries for the production of pharmaceuticals, human health products, agro products, dyes, solvents, bioplastics and biofuels) and in sectors of service (biomedical, quality control of food chains, environmental protection) requires the preparation of professionals able to manage biological systems, for the production of substances of interest and energy, and to integrate/use the same systems in industrial processes.
