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5th Edition of Euro-Global Conference on Biotechnology and Bioengineering

September 18-20 | Hybrid Event

September 18-20, 2025 | London, UK
ECBB 2025

Lignocellulosic biomass to biofuels and biochemicals: Microbial innovations for a sustainable future

Gunjan Mukherjee, Speaker at Bioengineering Conferences
Chandigarh University, India
Title: Lignocellulosic biomass to biofuels and biochemicals: Microbial innovations for a sustainable future

Abstract:

This talk highlights innovative strategies for utilizing microbial systems to produce biofuels, biochemicals, and high-value biomolecules from lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable resources. Key focus areas include microbial fermentation, bioreactor design, enzymatic and biochemical pretreatment of biomass, and microbial production of value-added compounds such as natural pigments, melanin, resveratrol, hyaluronic acid, and vanillin. Special emphasis will be given to biorefinery concepts and technology transfer, including bioethanol production using modified yeast and antibiotic production through sustainable biomanagement of mycelial waste. These advancements demonstrate the critical role of microbial biotechnology in developing eco-friendly and economically viable alternatives for the bioeconomy.

Keywords: Lignocellulosic Biomass, Microbial Fermentation, Biorefinery, Bioethanol, Mycelial Waste Management

Biography:

Dr. Gunjan Mukherjee is Director of the Institute of Biotechnology at Chandigarh University. With over 25 years of experience in industrial biotechnology, he is an expert in microbial fermentation, biomass-based biofuel production, and reactor design. He has served as a Senior Scientist at PRAJ Industries Ltd. and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi. He holds six international patents, including a US patent on biomass-to-biofuel conversion in addition to high indexed publications. A Core Committee Member on Biofuels at TERI, he also serves on editorial boards of reputed journals and has helped establish world-class R&D centers focused on sustainable bioprocess technologies.

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