INTERNATIONAL BIOPROCESSING ASSOCIATION
An International Forum on Industrial Bioprocesses (IBA-IFIBiop)
An International Forum on Industrial Bioprocesses (IBA-IFIBiop)
The aim of the International Bioprocessing Association – An International Forum on Industrial Bioprocesses [IBA-IFIBiop], hereinafter called, ‘IBA Forum’ is to promote R&D in biotechnology and bioengineering (including biological engineering, food biotechnology, energy and environment), bring interaction between academic institutes and relevant industries, interact with industries and help them in resolving their problems as well make them aware with the new developments in related areas, and arrange dissemination of knowledge through the organization of lectures, seminars and symposia on scientific programmes and societal missions. Founding members of the IBA Forum
International Bioprocessing Association – An International Forum on Industrial Bioprocesses (IBA-IFIBiop)
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Prof Huu Hao Ngo, Australia | President | |
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Prof Carlos Ricardo Soccol, Brazil | Vice-President | |
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Prof Samir K Khanal, USA | General Secretary | |
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Prof Christian Larroche, France | Executive (HQ) | |
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Prof Ashok Pandey, India | Chief Executive Coordinator | |
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Prof Cristobal N Aguilar, Mexico | Member | |
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Prof Thanh Xuan Bui, Vietnam | Member | |
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Prof Cheng Di Dong, Taiwan | Member | |
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Prof Guocheng Du, China | Member | |
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Prof Sang Hyoun Kim, South Korea | Member | |
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Prof Su Shiung Lam, Malaysia | Member | |
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Dr Eldon Rene, Netherlands | Member | |
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Prof Mohammad Taherzadeh, Sweden | Member | |
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Prof Daniel CW Tsang, Hong Kong | Member | |
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Dr P Binod | Executive (India Office) |
Any person possessing Bachelor degree in engineering sciences and/or Master’s/Doctorate in life/biological/engineering sciences can become the member of the Forum as Life member. Student membership for a block of two years is available to PhD students. Life membership tenure shall be valid till the person attains the age of 75 years.
To reward the scientific performance and contributions of the Forum members, IFIBiop shall consider awarding following awards each year to its members.
Eminent scientists/technologists above the age of 50 years on 31st December of applicable year working in various areas of industrial bioprocesses shall be considered to be elected as Fellow of IBA-IFIBiop. Award carries a citation and a memento. Nomination can be
made by only the members of the Central Council of the Forum. For this, the nominee may or may not be member of the Forum.
Any member of IBA-IFIBiop above the age of 60 years of applicable year involved in Biotech R&D/industrial bioprocesses for his/her outstanding contribution. Award will carry a memento/medal, a citation and a certificate.
