Analysis
With the help of mathematical methodologies for model analysis, BIOMATH aims at valid model representations that closely match experimental observations. Once validated, a model is used for deepening the understanding of the overall process behaviour.
Optimisation
A mathematical model is usually not considered as an end in itself. Optimising the process using the model is considered key in BIOMATH's philosophy. To do so, different mathematical methodologies are studied in order to optimise process operation as well as future experimentation using the model as a simulator of the real-world process.
Digital Twins
Mathematical models are also an integral part of the development of digital twins, which are themselves at the heart of the digital revolution. A digital twin is a virtual representation of a real system, which by virtue of continuous monitoring and high predictive power can be used to provide real-time optimisation and control.
About Us
At BIOMATH, we develop and apply mathematical models and methodologies for the analysis and optimization of bio-processes.
The primary focus is on mechanistic models, which are used to support a variety of priority sectors ranging from wastewater treatment and resource recovery to pharmaceutical manufacturing, ecology, and bioprocess technology. By doing so, BIOMATH has gained expertise in the fields of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), population balance modelling (PBM), and bio-kinetics.
We are an international team of passionate engineers with knowledge of water- and process-related systems at different scales, ranging from unit processes over process trains and plants to urban water systems. We like to think out of the box and be pro-active to the next level of model usage in the context of digitalisation.
Through its cooperation with like-minded partners, BIOMATH aims at stimulating the use of the same modelling knowledge across sectors. By committing ourselves to a wide range of research questions in different fields of application, we strive to expand our know-how continuously to offer high-quality solutions.
Our Mission
