Corjan van den Berg

Dr. Corjan van den Berg serves as Assistant Professor at the Bioprocess Engineering group of Wageningen University & Research, where he specializes in developing biorefinery processes for next-generation feedstocks. His research focuses on extraction and separation technologies, particularly for microalgae and other microbial sources. After completing his PhD, he has established himself as an expert in bioprocess engineering, with significant contributions to extraction technologies and biorefinery development. In 2019, he co-founded Revyve (initially Fumi Ingredients) with Edgar Suarez Garcia, developing natural functional ingredients from micro-organisms. Their company has secured significant funding, including 8 million euros to build a factory that produces food protein from waste streams. His work spans multiple areas including extraction technology, separation processes, and biorefinery design, with particular emphasis on developing sustainable processes for converting biomass into valuable products. Through his academic work and entrepreneurial ventures, he continues to advance the field of bioprocess engineering while creating practical applications for sustainable protein production. His expertise in biorefinery and separation technology has been instrumental in developing new processes for extracting and purifying valuable compounds from microbial sources, contributing to both academic research and industrial applications.