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• Not Just Carbon-Fiber: Researcher Mohammad Jawaid on Plant-Based Composites and Their Prospects

  Bamboo-based composites as a substitute for fiberglass in aircraft – or a car bumper made with natural materials. These all sound like sci-fi, but they are, in fact, quite real. Auto manufacturer Mercedes is already using plant fiber to create auto parts. These materials have several advantages: they are light, durable, and eco-friendly. It’s no surprise scientists around the globe are trying to expand their range of applications. We spoke to Mohammad Jawaid, a professor at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) who has been studying plant-based composites for over 15 years, about these materials and the opportunities they offer. This November, he will be delivering a talk at BIOCON, an international conference organized by ITMO’s Faculty of Biotechnologies and Advanced Engineering School.

  24.10.2024

• First International Conference of ITMO’s Advanced Engineering School Attracts Over 200 Participants

  BIOCON 2023 was the first international conference in biotechnologies organized by ITMO’s Advanced Engineering School (AES). Hosted in Almetyevsk, it brought together around 250 scientists and entrepreneurs from 14 countries. The conference’s main aim was to create a platform for international cooperation, interdisciplinary research, and academic exchange.

  21.12.2023

• Malaysian Researcher Meisam Tabatabaei on Biofuels and the Role They Can Play in Transitioning to a More Sustainable Future

  According to estimates, last year the global biofuel market reached $117 billion and is expected to exceed $200 billion by 2030, with the most rapid growth expected in African and Middle Eastern countries. Why is research in this field currently in demand and what are the challenges that scientists have yet to overcome? We discussed this topic with Professor Meisam Tabatabaei from the Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, who has been working in the field of biomass, biofuels, and biorefineries for over 15 years and has collaborated with the UNDP to promote waste-oriented biofuels for almost a decade. This year, Prof. Tabatabaei is to take part in BIOCON, an international biotech conference organized by ITMO’s Advanced Engineering School.

  11.12.2023