Technological Research Laboratories

The Technological Research Laboratories at the Faculty of Technology and Life Sciences are state-of-the-art research and innovation centres dedicated to advancing regional development through scientific excellence and close collaboration with industry. The laboratories are organized into two specialized units:
• Innovation and Implementation Laboratories in the Food Industry
• Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Processing Laboratories

Mission and Objectives

The primary mission of the laboratories is to strengthen the region’s competitiveness in production, services, education, and management by leveraging scientific potential and promoting the transfer and implementation of innovative technologies. Key objectives include:
• Facilitating collaboration between academia and industry
• Supporting technology transfer and innovation in the regional economy
• Providing free development of technological solutions for businesses of all sizes
• Organizing expert research teams and specialized laboratory services
• Monitoring and assessing the technological needs and innovation potential of enterprises
• Offering consulting services to enhance technological capabilities
• Hosting conventions, symposia, conferences, fairs, seminars, workshops, and training sessions

Priority Research Areas

The laboratories focus on key areas aligned with sustainable development and regional needs:
• New technologies in agriculture and the agri-food industry
• Product quality and market competitiveness
• Environmental protection and sustainable practices
• Renewable energy sources

Innovation and Implementation Laboratories in the Food Industry

These laboratories are equipped with modern technological halls and specialized facilities tailored to various sectors of the food industry:
Meat Industry:
o Technological meat processing laboratory
o Meat product analysis laboratory
Dairy Industry:
o Milk processing technological lines
o Milk analysis laboratory
Grain and Bakery Industry:
o Grain processing lines
o Bakery product analysis laboratory
Fruit and Vegetable Industry:
o Processing lines for fruits and vegetables
o Product analysis laboratory
Cross-disciplinary Laboratories:
o Instrumental analysis of food ingredients
o Microbiology laboratory
o Materials testing laboratory, texture, and rheology
o Biotechnology laboratory
o Sensory evaluation laboratory
These laboratories serve as a vital link between science and industry, enabling the development and implementation of innovative solutions that address real-world challenges in food production, environmental sustainability, and renewable energy.

Biomass and Waste-to-Energy Processing Laboratories

These laboratories focus on the development of sustainable technologies for converting biomass and waste materials into renewable energy sources. They support cutting-edge research and innovation in the fields of the circular economy and green energy. The facilities include:
• Physical biomass processing lines
• Microbiological biomass processing lines
• Bioethanol laboratory
• Fuel and combustion product analysis laboratory
• Energy conversion laboratory
• Biomass and waste fuel combustion laboratory
• Teaching rooms

These laboratories play a vital role in promoting energy independence, minimizing environmental impact, and accelerating the transition toward a low-carbon, sustainable economy.

Selected examples of technological production lines and analytical instrumentation

Biomass and Waste to Energy Processing Laboratories include: physical biomass processing lines, microbiological biomass processing lines, bioethanol laboratory, fuel and combustion product analysis laboratory, energy conversion laboratory, biomass and waste fuel combustion laboratory, teaching rooms.