3rd-4th July 2025 9am start (CEST) – full program below
Join our practical training school organized by the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) and the Agricultural Cooperatives Federation of Catalonia (FCAC), under the Horizon Europe project AGRILOOP.
You’ll actively work through hands-on sessions using OUTDOOR, a user-friendly software tool (Python-based with a graphical interface) for early-stage biorefinery design. Collaborate in teams to solve and present real-world case studies, gaining a practical introduction to technical design and environmental assessment in biorefinery development.
The program also includes expert talks and discussions on key challenges in agrifood waste and biomass valorization, offering a structured approach to decision-making in biorefinery design.
Designed for researchers and professionals, this is your opportunity to directly engage with the tools and methods shaping the future of biorefineries. No prior experience on Python is required, although some programming experience would be an advantage. A certificate of attendance will be delivered to all participants
How to attend
The event is limited to 25 PLACES – to apply for a place, submit a motivation letter that outlines why you would like to attend.
This must be sent to miguel.mauricio@usc.es by the 16th May.
If you would like further information or guidance, please contact Miguel Mauricio at the above email address.
Program
Thursday 3rd July
Friday 4th July
- 9:00 Welcome to the participants
- 9:30-11:30 Session 1: Challenges and modelling tools in Biorefinery design
- 12:00-15:30 Session 2: Hands-on session (bring your own laptop) on OUTDOOR software for biorefinery design (including lunch break)
- 15:30-18:00 Session 3: Team work on case studies for biorefinery design (including coffee break)
- 20:30 Group networking dinner
- 9:00-11:00 Session 4: Ensuring the benefits for the environment and the agricultural sector
- 11:30-13:00 Session 5: Team work on case-studies for biorefinery design
- 14:00-16:00 Session 6: Team preparation and oral presentations of case-study solutions
- 16:00 Last remarks and farewell
External lecturers:
- Mariano Martín (University of Salamanca)
- Krist V. Gernaey (Technical University of Denmark),
- Gemma Eibes (University of Santiago de Compostela)
AGRILOOP project lecturers:
- Miguel Mauricio Iglesias (chair)
- Almudena Hospido (co-chair)
- Màrius Simon
- Diana Molina
- Isaac Leis
Key information
Dates:
- 21 APRIL-16 MAY: Motivation letter submission window
- 19 MAY-15 JUNE: Registration of participants
- 3-4 JULY: Training school
Attendance
- The event is free to attend and includes refreshments, lunch and networking dinner (however travel and accommodation will be at the participants expense)
- Event is limited to 25 PLACES – to apply for a place, submit a motivation letter that outlines why you would like to attend. This must be sent to miguel.mauricio@usc.es by the 16th May.