Process engineering and reaction technology, FHNW School of Life Sciences

Ideas need platforms, teaching requires accessible technology, and a successful proof of concept needs a sizeable initial product sample. The process engineering and reaction technology groups offers all of the above, bridging the gap between research and business.

We develop and optimise processes, maintaining a direct link to initial and continuing education. New technologies such as flow chemistry and innovative membrane processes are used in addition to traditional thermal separation techniques supplemented by innovative measurement and regulation technology (Industry 4.0) in order to image entire process chains from the very beginning through to the final product. These technologies are also used for biorefinery, environmental technology, (bio)pharma and  processes involving natural substances.