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Professor Zavrel's focus is the development of sustainable bioprocesses. Biogenic raw materials are processed that do not compete with their use as food. Examples include agricultural residues and waste streams. The products obtained are bio-based and biodegradable. To achieve this, Professor Zavrel conducts research in the areas of fermentation, downstream processing and process design.
Scientific Career
Professor Zavrel studied Chemical Engineering at TUM with a semester abroad at the University of California in Santa Barbara, USA. After completing his diploma thesis at Roche Diagnostics, he did his doctorate at the Chair of Biochemical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University. From 2008 to 2022 he worked in industrial research and development at Süd-Chemie and Clariant, including as Head of Development & Biomanufacturing and as Site Manager. In 2022, Prof. Zavrel was appointed to the professorship for bioprocess engineering at the TUM.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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MEC-2G-BIO: Multi-Enzym-Cocktails für 2G-Substrate: Wegbereiter für die wirtschaftliche Bioökonomie
Zavrel, M. (PI)
1/04/26 → 31/05/28
Project: Research
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BigBioOil-KLX: Einzelvorhaben BigBioOil-KLX: Skalierung einer Hefeölproduktionsplattform in den Industriemaßstab bei gleichzeitiger Diversifizierung der Rohstoffplattform
Zavrel, M. (Spokesperson)
1/04/26 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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NeON: Nebenproduktintegration zur Optimierung der Nitrifikation/Denitrifikation in kommunalen Kläranlagen
Zavrel, M. (PI)
1/03/26 → 28/02/28
Project: Research
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2G or not 2G? - Bio-economic Transformation Lactic acid produced from sugar beet pulp
van der Walt, H. E., Thakur, G., Ostertag, L., Stoffels, P. (Editor) & Zavrel, M. (Editor), 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Bioreactive separation technology: A retrospective and perspective
Waluga, T., Ohde, D., Ansorge-Schumacher, M., Benfer, R., Bluemke, W., Briesen, H., Burger, J., Drews, A., Gescher, J., Glasmacher-Remberg, C., Grünewald, M., Hansen, N., Held, C., Holtmann, D., Kara, S., von Langermann, J., Liese, A., Magnus, J., Pelzer, A. & Pleiss, J. & 10 others, , Jun 2026, In: Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification. 224, 110787.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A filtering system and filtering system recycling method
Stegemeyer, U. (Inventor), Würkner, R. (Inventor), Beerhalter, D. (Inventor) & Zavrel, M. (Inventor), 20 Nov 2025, IPC No. B01D 63/08 2006.1, Patent No. WO 2025/238247 A1Research output: Patent
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An iterative approach to statistical optimization of exopolysaccharide produced by fermentation of Aureobasidium pullulans
Dsouza, V., Thoidingjam, G., Saleh, A. & Zavrel, M., Sep 2025, In: Biotechnology Reports. 47, e00914.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Efficient Production of Hydrolysate from Various Lignocellulosic Feedstocks at High Dry Matter Load
Geisler, N., Ravichandran, S. & Zavrel, M., 1 Oct 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review