Preliminary Program subject to change
15C16 Advances in Fermentation/ Biological Conversion
OverviewPapers are sought that explore R&D advances toward improved fermentation processes in particular and in efficiently applying biologically-mediated catalytic processes more generally. Papers will be favored that demonstrate the sound application of core scientific and engineering principles to the development or improvement of enabling enzyme or fermentative/microbial technologies.
Primary SponsorBioengineering (15c)

Chair

James D. McMillan
Senior Biochemical Engineer
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Mailstop 3511
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden, CO 80401-3393
Phone Number: 303 384-6861
Fax Number: 303 384-6877
Email: jim_mcmillan@nrel.gov

CoChair

Claire Komives
Associate Professor
Chemical and Materials Engineering
San Jose State University
1 Washington Sq.
San Jose, CA 95192-0082
Phone Number: 408-924-4002
Email: claire.komives@sjsu.edu
Fermentative Production Of L-Sugars From Polyols
Ryan D. Woodyer1, Mike Racine1, David Demirjian1 and Badal C. Saha2, (1)zuChem, 2201 W Campbell Park Dr, Chicago, IL 60612, (2)Fermentation Biotechnology Research Unit, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, USDA-ARS, 1815 N University Street, Peoria, IL 61604
Integration Of Rotating Fibrous Bed Bioreactor (Rfbb) And Ultrafiltration For Poly-γ-Glutamic Acid Fermentation
Ching-Suei Hsu, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210 and Shang-Tian Yang, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The Ohio State University, Room 125A, 140 W. 19th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210
In Situ Product Removal As An Approach To Improve The Fermentative Production Of Clavulanic Acid
Simone Brethauer, Martin Held and Sven Panke, Institute of Process Engineering, ETH Zurich, Universitaetsstrasse 6, Zurich, Switzerland
Optimization Of Resting Cell Parameters For Growth-Uncoupled Product Formation
Jonathan W. Chin, Chemical Engineering, Penn State University, 222 Fenske Lab, University Park, PA 16802 and Patrick C. Cirino, Penn State University, 226 Fenske Lab, University Park, PA 16802
Characterizing Microbial Population Dynamics In The Initial Stages Of Composting
Linelle T. Fontenelle, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, Riley Robb Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, Stephane C. Corgie, Biological & Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Riley Robb Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853 and Larry P. Walker, Biological & Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Riley Robb Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853
Solid State Fermentation of Palm Kernel Cake in a Laterally Aerated Moving Bed Bioreactor
Jidon Janaun1, Hoe Mei Ling1, H.’ng Mooi Chien1 and Duvvuri Subbarao2, (1)Chemical Engineering Program, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, SKTM, Kota Kinabalu, 88999, Malaysia, (2)Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknology PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Tronoh, 31750, Malaysia

Food, Pharmaceutical & Bioengineering Division