This division brings together strategic capabilities that connect scientific excellence, advanced infrastructure and multidisciplinary knowledge to tackle complex challenges in the bioeconomy and the energy transition. Working in an integrated way, these competencies support every stage of the research, development and innovation cycle, from generating and analyzing biological and chemical data to understanding molecular mechanisms, developing biotechnological processes and assessing their sustainability impacts.
Competencies
High-Throughput Synthetic Biology
Integrates synthetic biology, automation, advanced methodologies and high-performance instrumentation to accelerate scientific discovery and the development of innovative solutions.
Molecular Chemistry
Develops advanced analytical methods based on chromatography and mass spectrometry to characterize and quantify molecules in complex biological and environmental matrices.
Integrative Omics
Integrates omics data and advanced bioinformatics to explore Brazilian biodiversity, uncover new biological functions and accelerate the development of biotechnological solutions.
Computational Biocatalysis
Investigates enzymes and biomolecules at the atomic level to understand catalytic mechanisms and guide the rational design of biocatalysts.
Bioprocess Scale-Up
Connects research, development and innovation through the scale-up of biotechnological processes, accelerating the transfer of sustainable solutions to industrial applications.
Sustainability
Assesses and guides research and strategic decisions based on sustainability indicators, strengthening bioeconomy and energy transition value chains.