Aydin BerenjianDr Aydin Berenjian is a lecturer and director of Bioprocess Engineering Laboratories at the University of Waikato (New Zealand). After graduation from the University of Sydney (Australia), Aydin began his career as a postdoctoral research fellow and ater on, he became a lead researcher in the field of biotechnology at the University of Waikato. The University of Waikato is ranked 338 in the world by the QS World University Rankings 2015 and is among the most prestigious universities in New Zealand. Aydin's main research interests are: Fermentation technology including upstream and downstream processing; Biofilm technology; Kinetics, modelling and optimization of bioprocesses; drug biosynthesis and Functional foods. He serves as the editor of Molecular Biotechnology (Springer Science, Germany) and Associate Editor of American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (Science Publication, USA). Aydin has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and his research has been recognized by major national and international awards. Read More Read Less