Richard van Kranenburg is an expert in industrial biotechnology and strain development with over thirty years of experience in microbial research and genetic engineering. Since 2001, he has led Corbion's Strain Development strategy, pushing innovative boundaries in the field. He also serves as a Special Professor in Bacterial Cell Factories at Wageningen University since May 2016, bridging academia and industry. Richard's passion lies in utilising modern biotechnology to foster sustainable industrial production, focusing on fermentation-based alternatives to oil and animal products. He welcomes discussions on biotechnology innovations and sustainability initiatives.
