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The Centre for Research and Technology Hellas - CERTH
and the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki
invites you to the workshop:
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on Thursday, May 22, 2008 venue: The Conference Center of CERTH
Amphitheatre "Vergina" 6th km Charilaou - Thermi road, Thessaloniki
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| The main objective of the Workshop on is to provide an up-to-date review of recent research and technological developments in the field of algae mass production systems, photobioreactor technologies and other important areas of algal biofuel and high-added value chemicals production. The keynote speakers will address topics regarding: >the algae-value chain from a technical-economic point of view > algae application in carbon sequestration and water remediation > algae cultivation in open, closed and hybrid systems > best industry practices for improving algae productivity and photosynthetic efficiency |
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Presentations |
| Plenary: “Algae, Cellulose, and Saccharides: A New Concept for a Sustainable Energy Future” Dr. David Nobles, Univ. of Texas at Austin |
| Keynote: "Marine Microalgae: Tools for the Next Green Revolution?" Prof. Mario R. Tredici, Univ. of Florence |
| Keynote:"Algae as a Frontier in Bioprocessing: Technical & Economic Challenges” Prof. Spiros N. Agathos, Univ. of Louvain |
| “Spirulina: a Green Factory” Dr. Th. Sotiroudis, NHRF“ |
| "Microalgae Cultivation for the Production of Renewable Fuels and High-Added Value Chemicals” Prof. Costas Kiparissides, AUTh & CERTH |
| “Algae Genetic Engineering for Chloroplast Biofuel Production” Dr. Panagiotis Madesis, CERTH/INA |
Please note Deadline for application 15-10-2009
Contact:
Christina Tzoureli
Tel.: + 30 2310 498 200
[Organizer: CERTH, U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki]
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