Team

The Team

RENEW brings together a multidisciplinary consortium from leading European research institutions. Each partner contributes expertise in microbiology, green chemistry, environmental engineering, bioplastic development, omics analysis, and sustainability — ensuring a strong, complementary, and collaborative effort.

Project Coordinator

Leading research on cyanobacterial cultivation, PHA optimisation, process engineering, environmental assessment, and overall project coordination.

Joan Garcia

Investigator: Joan Garcia

Eva Gonzalez-Flo

Eva Gonzalez-Flo

Partners

Leading the development of green PHA extraction using natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and sustainable downstream processing.

Rita Duarte

Investigator: Rita Duarte

Specialists in metabolomics, proteomics, transcriptomics and isotope tracing applied to microbial systems and PHA pathway optimisation.

Jens Krömer

Investigator: Jens Krömer

Investigator: Minmin Pan

Experts in membrane systems, ultrafiltration, biomass concentration and reactor operation.

Eduardo Subtil

Investigator: Eduardo Subtil

Expertise in micropollutant monitoring, analytical chemistry and water reuse compliance.

Investigator: Ewa Felis

Specialists in environmental microbiology, plastic‑degrading microbes and soil‑related biodegradation.

Investigator: Sara Borin