Three million euros awarded to fundamental research on micro-organisms

The Dutch Research Council (NWO) awarded three million euros to the research on controlling micro-organisms to achieve maximum output, by Ruud Weusthuis, professor Microbial Biotechnology. His research will make it possible to produce chemicals more sustainably, reducing the use of fossil fuels. Ruud Weusthuis applied for the funding as a member of the Bioprocess Engineering chair group of Wageningen University & Research (WUR). The research project is called: "Control of electrons in microbial metabolism". Curiosity-driven, fundamental research is necessary for innovations that make society economically successful and socially resilient. The ENW XL-grant gives researchers the opportunity and freedom to start, strengthen or expand excellent, challenging and innovative lines of research. Achieving the maximum with micro-organisms.