Helix Lab Fellows, Class of Fall 2023
The Helix Lab Fellows, Fall 2023, came from four different universities (Technical University of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, Aalborg University and Aarhus University ) and were collaborating with five companies (Novo Nordisk A/S, Novozymes A/S, NNE A/S, Unibio A/S, Kalundborg Refinery).
You can read more about their collaboration and motivation for becoming Helix Lab Fellows down below.
If you are interested in hearing more about the Helix Lab Program, you can read more here.
David Andresen
Job: Engineer at ABB (Kalundborg)
Background: MSc in Bioengineering from Aalborg University (AAU)
Helix Lab Project, Fall 2023: "Using ML for productivity optimization in U-loop reactor" in collaboration with Unibio A/S
Georgios Theocharous
Job: Process Engineer at Kalundborg Refinery
Background: MSc in Chemical & Petroleum Engineering from Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Helix Lab Project, Fall 2023: "Energy optimization - pinch study of the crude distillation preheat train" in collaboration with Kalundborg Refinery
Ingrid Ann Østvold
Job: Process Engineer in M3 Fermentation at Novo Nordisk A/S (Kalundborg)
Background: MSc in Engineering, Chemistry and Biotechnology from Aarhus University (AU)
Motivation: I find it incredibly exciting how biological processes can be utilized to create valuable and useful products such as medicines, and make a global impact. Novo Nordisk is an exciting company that produces life-saving medicines for a significant portion of the world's population through large-scale bioproduction, and goes to great lengths to achieve a positive impact in the world, both in terms of public health and the environment. I find that important, and I can easily align myself with the company's values. The expansion of the company leads to a fantastic opportunity to follow the planning and development of the new facilities in M3, and I am so motivated to use mye knowledge to contribute to the project, meet many skilled professionals, see the new production come to life, and continue to follow the production further into the future.
Helix Lab Project, Fall 2023: "Techno-economic analysis of coupling single-cell protein production with power-to-methane technology" in collaboration with Unibio
Isabell Raahauge Eriksen
Job: PhD at Helix Lab
Background: MSc in Biotechnology from Aalborg University (AAU)
Helix Lab Project, Fall 2024: "Valorization of the enzyme production waste streams using a biorefinery/zero-waste approach and microbial mixed culture technology" in collaboration with Novonesis A/S
Jaime Whale Obrero
Job: Consultant at Novonesis A/S from April 2024 (Kalundborg)
Background: MSc in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering from Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Helix Lab Project, Fall 2023: "Nitrous oxide mapping and control in the Novozymes industrial wastewater treatment plant" in collaboration with Novozymes A/S
Laura Friis Lassen
Job: Engineer at NNE (Virum)
Background: MSc in Dairy Science and Technology from University of Copenhagen (KU)
Helix Lab Project, Fall 2023: "Understanding Cleaning in Place (CIP) for membrane processes" in collaboration with NNE
Martin Péter Nagy
Job: Process Engineer at Novo Nordisk (Kalundborg)
Background: MSc in Biotechnology from Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Helix Lab Project, Fall 2023: "Evaluation of Morphology in Fungi Fermentations" in collaboration with Novozymes
Niels Alexander Møller
Job: Consultant at Novonesis A/S (Kalundborg)
Background: MSc in Food Technologies from Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Helix Lab Project, Fall 2023: "Valorization of the enzyme production side streams using membrane technologies" in collaboration with Novozymes A/S
Phi Christensen
Job: Still studying at University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
Background: MSc in Food Science and Technology from University of Copenhagen (KU)
Helix Lab Project, Fall 2023: "Use of image analysis in flocculation optimization" in collaboration with Novozymes A/S
Rasmus Gundersen
Job: Associate Process Engineer at Novo Nordisk A/S (Kalundborg)
Background: MSc in Engineering, Chemistry and Biotechnology from Aarhus University (AU)
Motivation: The role was an ideal entry-level position, where they seeked and engineer with a passion for utilizing production data to enhance efficiency. Given my interest and desire to improve in this area, it seemed like the perfect first job for me.
Helix Lab Project, Fall 2023: "Insulin purification enzymatic synthesis: Investigation of reaction kinetics" in collaboration with Novo Nordisk A/S
Silvia Mitrea
Job: Process Engineer at Novo Nordisk A/S (Kalundborg)
Background: MSc in Bioengineering from Aalborg University (AAU)
Helix Lab Project, Fall 2023: "Using ML for productivity optimization in U-loop reactor" in collaboration with Unibio A/S