Hochschule Karlsruhe Hochschule Karlsruhe - University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Karlsruhe Hochschule Karlsruhe - University of Applied Sciences
INGENIUM European University
Research partners Nicolas Brodu and Imed Ben Taouba (URN), Lenuța Kloetzer, Alexandra Blaga and Alexandra Tucaliuc (TUIASI), and Jens Denecke (HKA)

HKA hosts third INGENIUM Joint Research Group meeting on biomass valorisation

On May 14–15, 2025, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) hosted the third meeting of the INGENIUM Joint Research Group on “Valorisation of Biomass and Safe Production.” The event brought together representatives from Université Rouen Normandie (URN) and Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași (TUIASI) to strengthen collaboration in sustainable biomass research.

The two-day program included a visit to the Biomethananlage Mühlacker GmbH & Co. KG biomethane plant, a “Research Snack” session at HKA’s Institute for Thermofluid Dynamics, and project discussions across several HKA research institutes. Participants also explored a science history exhibition at the ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, which featured a guided tour of the historic HKA Zuse computer. The visit concluded with a cultural excursion to Turmberg, offering panoramic views of the city.

The event was hosted by Jens Denecke (HKA), who welcomed research partners Nicolas Brodu and Imed Ben Taouba (URN), along with Lenuța Kloetzer, Alexandra Blaga, and Alexandra Tucaliuc (TUIASI). Their collaboration continues to drive innovative, multidisciplinary approaches to sustainable biomass utilization and foster academic exchange within the INGENIUM European University network. During their stay, the URN representatives also met with three students from their university currently doing an internship at HKA made possible through INGENIUM mobility opportunities.

The research group exemplifies the INGENIUM European University’s commitment to collaborative projects that combine scientific excellence with real-world relevance and societal impact.

Learn more about the INGENIUM Joint Research Groups here.