WORKSHOP ON MICROALGAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IN THE EUROMEDITERRANEAN REGION: ACHIEVEMENTS, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology, Kingdom of Morocco. ADVANCED TRAINING SEMINAR/ WORKSHOP ON MICROALGAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IN THE EUROMEDITERRA...
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Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology, Kingdom of Morocco.

ADVANCED TRAINING SEMINAR/ WORKSHOP ON MICROALGAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IN THE EUROMEDITERRANEAN REGION: ACHIEVEMENTS, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS. www.embs2014.org

The University of Almería (Biotechnology of Marine Microalgae Group and the Centre for Agrifood Biotechnology- BITAL), the Andalusian Energy Agency, the Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research (MASciR) are organizing an advanced training seminar/workshop in Almería, from 20 to 24 October 2014. This seminar/workshop is sponsored by the InterAcademic Group for Development (GID, Paris), EuroMediterranean Academic Network (EMAN), and will thus benefit from the inputs from national academies of science and/or technology in the EuroMediterranean region. The main aim of the proposed seminar/workshop (with a duration of five days) is to link advancements in scientific and technological knowledge with the needs and constraints of technical jobs and professional occupations within specific social contexts. It is intended for young professionals who are already employed, or about to start their career in the area of microalgal biotechnology and its diverse applications, as well as for PhD students (post-graduates). The language of the seminar is English. Objectives The objective of the Almería seminar/workshop is to share and update the latest information on the achievements of microalgal biotechnology, specifically in the EuroMediterranean region, through interactive lectures by highly qualified experts. The second stage of the seminar will be focused on the professional and technical aspects, through the exchange of experience, technolgy assesment, best practices as well as approaches to problem-solving.While the 1

participants in the seminar will present their national or regional programmes/projects, technology experts will be present (as well as some keynote speakers) to engage in interactive discussions, taking account of the various social contexts of the countries represented. These discussions will deal with the participants´ professional challenges concerning the design and implementation of their R&D projects (e.g. their economic relevance). Field visits are a key of component of the seminar/ workshop: laboratories, pilot plants in Almería, companies in the vicinity and CO2 Algaefix Project in Arcos de la Frontera. These visits will provide excellent opportunities for an in-depth exchange of information and viewpoints among scientists, technicians and decision-makers; the participants will therefore be able to test their own experience, projects or expectations in the context of commercial-scale programmes, and finally bring back home some useful messages (particularly in terms of know-how). Participants Participants are either junior professionals working in universities, research institutes or private companies, on microalgal biotechnology projects; or postgraduate students (M.Sc.,M.engineering, PhDs in microalgology, bioengineering, design and utilization of bioreactors, extraction and commercialization of algal products). The academies of science and technology of EuroMediterranean countries (through the EuroMediterranean Academic Network, EMAN), in close cooperation with the national scientific and technological institutions, are expected to assist in proposing candidates for the seminar. The local organizers will also call on experts in order to suggest candidates. The selection of the candidates will be made by an ad-hoc committee including the local organizer and the representatives of the main sponsors of the seminar/workshop. Two representatives per country will be able to attend the seminar. Candidates should send a CV and motivation letter to the Committee before August 31, 2014 by using the application email [email protected] Accomodation and meal expenses of the participants will be borne by the seminar/workshop´s budget. Travel support (through the most economic way) will be reviewed on a case- by- case approach. Additional participants (from a specific country) should self-finance their travel costs, after approval by the organizing committee and depending on the local capacity. When visas are necessary to enter Spain the participants should obtain them through their own means and using the invitation letter.

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Organizing committee Emilio Molina Grima (chairman), Dpt. of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, Almería, Spain. Albert Sasson, Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology, Morocco. El Hassan Belarbi Haftallaoui, Dpt. of Chemical Engineering, Univeristy of Almería, Almería, Spain., F. Gabriel Acién Fernández, Dpt. of Chemical Engineering, Univeristy of Almería, Almería, Spain. Carlos Herrero Sánchez, BITAL, University of Almería, Almería, Spain. Preliminary programme Sunday 19 October 2014 Arrival of participants in Almería; accomodation and registration. Monday 20 October 2014 9:00 Inauguration. Pedro Roque Molina García, Rector of the University of Almeria, Almería, Spain. Emilio Molina Grima, Head of the Biotechnology of Marine Microalgae Group of the University of Almería, Dpt. of Chemical Engineering, Almería, Spain. Albert Sasson, Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology, Morocco. Miguel García Guerrero, Director-General of CSIC Foundation, Madrid, Spain; Institute of Photosynthesis and Biochemistry, Seville, Spain. 9:30 Lecture: Current achievements and bioindustrial prospects for microalgae. Miguel García Guerrero, Director-General of CSIC Foundation, Madrid, Spain; Institute of Photosynthesis and Biochemistry, Seville, Spain. Biology and biochemistry of microalgae 10:30 Photosynthesis models and their application to the prediction of microalgae productivities; physiological constraints and recipes for successful bioengineering. Francisco García Camacho, Dpt. of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, Almería, Spain. 11:30 Break.

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12:00 Lipid synthesis and regulation. Federico García Maroto, Dpt. of Chemistry (Biochemistry), University of Almería, Spain. 13:00 Genetic improvement of microalgae for biofuel production: reality or myth? Diego López Alonso, Dept. of Applied Biology, University of Almería, Almería, Spain. 14:00 Lunch . 15:30 Strain selection for algal-biomass production: Using mutagenesis and screening of strains. Avigad Vonshak, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Israel. 16:30 Brief presentations by the participants of their national (or regional) microalgal- biotechnolgy programmes/projects. Tuesday 21 October 2014 Large scale production of microalgae: technical challenges, economic relevance. 9:00 Environmental limitation and stress in algal cultures grown under out door condition. Avigad Vonshak, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Israel. 10:00 Closed versus open photobioreactors. Gabriel Acién Fernández, Dpt. of Chemical Engineering, Univeristy of Almería, Almería, Spain. 11:00 Break. 11:30 Harvesting, thickening and dewatering of microalgae. Emilio Molina Grima, Dpt. of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, Almería, Spain. 12:30 Solvent extraction and fractionation of lipids from microalgae. Maria José Ibáñez González, Dpt. of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, Almería, Spain. 13:30 Polyunsaturated fatty acids from microalgae. Extraction, fractionation and purification.

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El Hassan Belarbi Haftallaoui, Dpt. of Chemical Engineering, Univeristy of Almería, Almería, Spain. 14:30 Lunch. 16:00 Visit to facilities of the University of Almería (microalgae pilot plant). 17:00 Integral use of biomass: an overview. Development of multipurpose extraction process (proteins, lipids, carotenoids, carbohydrates). José Maria Fernández-Sevilla, Dpt. of Chemical Engineering, Univeristy of Almería, Almería, Spain. 18:00 Thermochemical conversion of microalgal biomass: a valuable alternative to the lipid extraction and conversion pathway? Jean-François Sassi, Atomic Energy Commission, Cadarache, France. Wednesday 22 October 2014 Applications of microalgae: present and future? 9:00 Microalgae for food and feed. Vitor Verdelho, Chief Development Officer, A4F-Algaefuel, S.A., Lisbon, Portugal. 10:00 Effluent treatment. Integration of algal production system with watertreatment plants and CO2-emitting industries: advantages and obstacles. Jean-Philippe Steyer, Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, INRA, France. 11:00-11:30 Break. 11:30 Microalgae and waste-water and effluent treatment. Limiting factors in waste-water treatment using microalgae and bacteria. F. Gabriel Acién Fernández, Dpt. of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, Almería, Spain. 12:30 Hydrogen production by microalgae: achievements, process bottlenecks and prospects. Giusepe Torzillo, CNR Instituto per lo Studio degli Ecosistemi, Florence, Italy. 13:30 Conceptual scheme of an integrated, microalgae-based, continuous twostep process for H2 production in closed photobioreactors. José María Fernández-Sevilla, Dpt. of Chemical Engineering, Univeristy of Almería, Almería, Spain. 5

14:30 Lunch. 16:00 Techno-economic analysis: methods for calculating the costs of algae production. Emilio Molina Grima, Dpt. of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, Almería, Spain. 17:00 Debate: Future of microalgal biotechnology in the EuroMediterranean region. Albert Sasson, Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology, Morocco. Thursday 23 October 2014 Microalgae-based industries. 8:30 Visit to facilities at the Estación Experimental Las Palmerillas, Fundación Cajamar. F. Gabriel Acién Fernández, Dpt. of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, Almería, Spain. Juan José Magan, Estación Experimental Las Palmerillas, Fundación Cajamar. 10:30 Break. 11:00 Constraints to commercialization of algal fuels. Yusuf Chisti, Biochemical Engineering, Massey University, New Zealand. 12:00 Industry showcase: CO2 Algaefix Project. Mercedes García González, Institute of Photosynthesis and Biochemistry, Seville, Spain. 12:45 Industry showcase: ALLGAS Project. Bernardo Llamas Moya, Innovation and Technology Department, Aqualia, Madrid, Spain. 14:00 Lunch. 15:30 Presentations by the participants of their views regarding the industrial or commercial application of the technologies delt with during the seminar.

Friday 24 October 2014

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10:00 Conclusions. Evaluation of the seminar/workshop. Economic assessment and competitivity of microalgal biotechnologies (and their products) in the the production of food and feed, biochemicals and pharmaceuticals, biofuels, and in the effluent treatment. National viewpoints. Which impact on the economy in the EuroMediterranean region? Investments: between pragmatism and some kind of euphoria? Which challenges for the future? Albert Sasson, Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology, Morocco. 11:30 Break and clossure of the seminar.

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