The course aims to provide essential knowledge on fundamentals and applications of biotechnological processes relevant to the field of environmental protection. In this context, main attention will be paid at studying biotechnological processes for the treatment and simultaneous valorization of waste and wastewater as well as for the treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater. 

The module "Waste and wastewater treatment and valization" provides students with knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of main biotechnological processes for the treatment of waste and wastewater as well as for their valorization as both secondary resources and energy carrier. A specific focus will be given to the study of strategies aimed at controlling biotechnological processes and on the design of biological reactors.