Research themes · 08 topics
The 18th International Symposium on Biocatalysis and Biotransformations (BIOTRANS 2027) provides an exceptional platform to explore the latest advances, exchange innovative ideas and foster new collaborations. The program will feature a diverse range of topics, with dedicated sessions addressing each key area of the field.
Topics
Topic 01
Computational and AI-Driven Enzyme Design and Engineering
Keywords: Molecular docking, molecular dynamics, quantum mechanics, AI/ML-guided engineering, de novo protein design, in-silico prediction.
Topic 02
New methodologies for activity-based enzyme discovery and engineering of cells and enzymes
Keywords: High-throughput discovery screening, protein engineering, synthetic biology, activity-based selection.
Topic 03
Interfacial biocatalysis and polymer transformations
Keywords: Interphase reactions, polymer degradation, plastic recycling & valorisation, enzymatic surface modification.
Topic 04
Multicatalytic cascade systems
Keywords: Multi-enzymatic processes, chemoenzymatic synthesis, metal-enzyme cascades, photobiocatalysis, electrochemical-enzyme integration.
Topic 05
Process engineering, intensification, microreactors and flow biocatalysis
Keywords: Process intensification, microreactors, continuous flow, downstream processing, reactor design, scale-up, process optimization.
Topic 06
Applied biotransformations, circular bioeconomy and industrial biocatalysis
Keywords: Sustainable manufacturing, renewable resources, industrial biocatalysis, green metrics, waste valorisation.
Topic 07
New-to-nature biocatalysis
Keywords: Abiological reactions, non-canonical amino acids, enzyme repurposing, unnatural cofactors, active-site modification, promiscuity.
Topic 08
Biocatalysis for the synthesis of complex organic molecules
Keywords: Natural products, peptides, nucleosides, cyclodextrins, complex molecule assembly, high-value chemical synthesis.