This hands-on course will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of microalgae biotechnology from laboratory scale to industrial scale.
Summer School Course: Training in Microalgae Related Industrial Processes
Date
Monday, 6th July to Friday, 17th July 2026
Location
University of Almería, Spain
Language
English
Course credits
7,5 ECTS
Fee
Starting from 1.042 EUR
Registration deadline
25th May 2026
About the Summer School Course
The summer school on microalgae related industrial processes includes lectures from internaional experts, hands-on training, simuation and process modelling tools, industrial site visits, cultural site visits, and networking with researchers and industry.
Course modules include:
- Microalgae biology and growth: Photosynthesis, physiology and cultivation strategies.
- Photobioreactor engineering: Design and operation of open and closed reactors.
- Monitoring, modelling & control: Sensors, digital monitoring and process optimisation.
- Harvesting and biomass processing: Dewatering, cell disruption and biorefinery concepts.
- Techno-economic and sustainability assessment: Process feasibility, TEA-LCA
- Applications and markets: Food, feed, wastewater treatment and bio-products.
Target Group
This course is designed for Master’s students in the final phase of their studies, PhD candidates, and early-career professionals with a background chemical or environmental engineering, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, or related fields. Advanced prior knowledge of microalgae is not mandatory, but a basic understanding of mass balances, reaction kinetics, and biological processes is recommended.
Participants should bring their personal laptop for exercises in modelling, simulation, and data analysis.
Course Fee
Course fee starts from 1.042 EUR. For details visit the website of University of Almería.
The fee includes:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation and board, shared double room or single room
- Transportation card
- Academic visits
- Company visits
- Cultural activities
- Official certificate
- Medical and travel insurance
Course Registration
This course is organised by the University of Almería with support of REALM, ALLIANCE, CIESOL, niagara, NAMOR, COSEC, RENUWAL, Fundación BBVA, Cádedra Agricultura Regernativa En 4.0, and Cátedra auqalia del Ciclp Integral del Agua.
