Greetings from the Doctoral Program in Biotechnology. We live in an era where biotechnology has become a critical approach to solving humanity’s most pressing challenges. From tackling global health crises—spanning infectious diseases to non-communicable illnesses and stunting—to addressing complex environmental issues like pollution and the pervasiveness of microplastics, the solutions are increasingly found at the biological level. The frontier of medicine is also rapidly advancing with novel therapeutics based on materials such as antibodies and peptides.
Solving these multifaceted problems requires a new generation of scientists—thinkers who can navigate the intersections of molecular biology, chemical engineering, and data science. We understand that a challenge as complex as developing a pandemic vaccine is not just a biological puzzle; it involves bioprocess engineering, computational biology, and clinical ethics. This is precisely why our doctoral program was designed with a philosophy of transcending traditional academic boundaries.
Our program is not housed within a single faculty; it is a hub supported by the expertise of eleven faculties, featuring esteemed researchers in their respective fields. This structure provides our students with a remarkable level of flexibility to pursue research that is truly comprehensive. This interdisciplinary spirit is a reality in our students’ work. They are developing diagnostics for diseases like leptospirosis and cancer, and pioneering novel miRNA-based therapies. In food and agriculture, they are creating functional fermented products, exploring their pre-, pro-, and post-biotic potential, and using CRISPR-Cas9 for genome editing in vital crops. They are also tackling environmental challenges, using microbes for sustainable biomining or to enhance crop health. Crucially, these projects often integrate advanced OMICs and in silico approaches, ensuring our graduates are proficient in both wet-lab experimentation and dry-lab computational analysis, ready to manage and interpret the big data of modern biology.
We believe the next breakthroughs in science will emerge from this spirit of collaboration and a holistic understanding of complex systems. If you are a dedicated researcher, eager to contribute to solving major global challenges by working at the intersection of different fields, then we believe our program is the right place for you. It is our hope that through this journey, you will not only achieve your scientific potential but also contribute meaningfully to the world.
We invite you to explore our research concentrations and the work of our study program. We are looking for the next generation of scientific leaders, and we would be honored if you would consider beginning your journey with us.