Bioelectrogenesis group is located at the University of Alcalá campus. The nature of our research requires a broad variety of equipments that covers the multidisciplinary approach we consider is necessary. Concerning this, we split our activities in three physical spaces all at the campus of University of Alcalá.
The bulk of our research is mainly carried out at the Chemical Engineering Department facilities, an academic environment with a large experience in bioengineering and biotechnology projects focused on environmentally clean technologies.
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These features make UAH an idoneous atmosphere for developing our research activities. Bioelectrogenesis group counts on specific facilities dedicated to operate different microbial fuell cell setups monitored by electrochemical equipments. On top of we are well equipped for culturing and studying physiology and molecular biology of anaerobic bacteria using either batch or continuous culture in chemostats. The proper sampling and manipulation of anaerobes from environments sites is assured by using a suitable anaerobic glove box that allows oxygen-sensitive biochemical assays.
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Our group also belongs to IMDEA-AGUA, a new institute devoted to investigate water technologies that provides our group with high-tech analytical resources for water analysis and wastewater treatments.
Bioelectrogenis Group is not just limited to laboratory research but also develop activities which involve bacteria-plant interaction or field applications. Some of those activities are being carried out in the facilities at the Royal Botanic Garden Juan Carlos I, in Alcalá de Henares. This institution offers excellent greenhouses and wetlands areas at walking distance of our laboratories so integration between lab and field research is assured.
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