The placements form part of our ongoing collaboration with universities and industry-focused programmes that help students gain practical experience alongside their academic studies.
One of our interns, Minam Peyang, joins Carbogenics as part of a 10-week placement through the IBioIC-supported Master’s programme at the University of Strathclyde, where she is studying Industrial Biotechnology.
The IBioIC Master’s programme places strong emphasis on industry engagement and practical learning, helping students build real-world experience within innovative biotechnology companies.
During her placement, Minam will support a range of laboratory and trial activities, contributing to feedstock and biochar analysis protocols including moisture, ash, pH, total carbon and electrical conductivity (EC) testing.
Alongside routine analytical work, the placement will also explore opportunities to trial new analytical methodologies within the laboratory. This includes investigating novel detection and quantification methods for key anaerobic digestion and biochar-related parameters, supporting both ongoing innovation and process development within Carbogenics.
Our second intern, Skye Hamilton, joins us from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she is studying Economics and Climate Studies with a minor in Data Science. Her placement focuses on the commercial and sustainability aspects of the biochar industry, including carbon markets, business opportunities, consumer demand, and the role biomass-derived products can play within the circular economy.
The students will work closely with the Carbogenics team throughout their placements, with supervision and mentoring provided by our Head of R&D & Consulting Dr Loïc de Carvalho and Biotechnologist and Labs Manager Karolina Maka.
Dr Loïc de Carvalho said:
“Industry placements are a great opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience while also bringing fresh ideas and perspectives into the business. We’re looking forward to supporting both students during their placements and involving them in meaningful projects across the company.”
At Carbogenics, we believe practical industry experience is an important part of developing future talent within climate technology and biotechnology sectors. These placements provide students with exposure to real operational and research challenges, while also allowing us to benefit from new perspectives and academic insight.
We’re delighted to welcome both students to the team and look forward to working with them over the coming weeks.
