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Upcoming Live Seminar: Bioreactor Design and Scaling Up

Overview

The seminar will focus on the design and scaling up of bioreactors, essential tools in pharmaceuticals, food production, and environmental applications. Hosted by CMC Research on July 3, 2025, participants will gain valuable insights into the fundamental principles of bioreactor operation, treatment strategies for microbial processes, and application of cutting-edge technologies.

Event Details

• - Date: July 3, 2025
• - Time: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM (JST)
• - Format: Live-stream via Zoom
• - Speaker: Prof. Yoshinori Kawanami, Emeritus Professor, Toyo University
• - Fees: General 55,000 yen, CMC newsletter subscribers 49,500 yen, Academic 26,400 yen (includes materials)

Participants can register through the CMC Research website. An email containing the link to participate will be sent afterwards.

Knowledge Gain

Attendees will acquire foundational knowledge about bioreactors, including:
1. The various phenomena occurring within the reactor during the design and scale-up process.
2. How to practically apply these principles through real-world case studies.
3. An Excel template for real-world applications, provided for all participants.

Target Audience

This seminar is designed for individuals involved in bioreactor design and scaling up processes. It is suitable for both experts in the field and those without prior knowledge, as the content is structured to explain concepts clearly, complemented by numerous educational videos.

Seminar Agenda

1. Purpose of Bioreactors
1.1 Understanding bioprocessing and bioreactors
1.2 Examples of bioreactor applications in pharmaceuticals, food, and environmental technologies

2. Bioreactor Reactions
2.1 Enzymatic reactions
2.2 Microbial growth with inhibitory responses
2.3 Immobilized enzymes and microbes
2.4 Fermentation heat and reaction temperature

3. Bioreactor Operations
3.1 Batch processes
3.2 Continuous feeding culture
3.3 Perfusion operations

4. Bioreactor Design
4.1 Design specifications
4.2 Design considerations for stirred-tank reactors
4.3 Design for bubble columns and airlift reactors
4.4 Design for immobilized enzyme and microbial systems
4.5 Anaerobic bioreactor designs

5. Scaling Up
5.1 Scaling up stirred-tank bioreactors
5.2 Scaling considerations for airlift reactors
5.3 Utilizing CFD for flow analysis in scaling

6. Resolving Bioreactor Issues
6.1 Troubleshooting operational issues
6.2 Troubleshooting design and scale-up issues

7. Optimization of Bioreactors
7.1 Energy efficiency calculations
7.2 Cost analysis

8. Latest Trends and Developments
8.1 Single-use bioreactor systems
8.2 Bioreactor applications in biorefineries
8.3 Bioreactors for vaccine production
8.4 Artificial intelligence in bioreactor processes

9. Q&A Session

About the Speaker

Prof. Yoshinori Kawanami has extensive experience in biochemical engineering, holding a Doctorate in Engineering from Waseda University. He has published over 200 technical papers in international journals and continues to contribute to the fields of wastewater treatment, mixing, and bioreactor applications. Prof. Kawanami is affiliated with several academic societies, including AIChE and IWA.

Join us for this informative session and expand your knowledge of bioreactor technology. We look forward to your participation!