Bioengineering

Modern biotechnology, or bioengineering, is a complex, multi-faceted field. On the one hand, bioengineering focuses on the development of new products from biological systems, for example detergents, cosmetics and active pharmaceutical ingredients. On the other hand, its scope extends beyond that, to developing and realising solutions to the challenges of the future: finding a cure for cancer, reversing the effects of climate change, finding alternative resources and energy sources, and addressing the health-related issues of an aging human population. These examples all share a common link: a discipline which bridges the gap between natural sciences and engineering and technology.