Strengthening Academic–Industrial Collaboration in Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology

As part of its commitment to international academic collaboration and research-driven innovation, MGM STAR CONSTRUCT SRL had the honor of organizing a scientific visit to the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies at Politehnica University of Bucharest.

The visit was represented by Dr.Eng. Mohammed Alqasim Alsabti and Dr.Eng. Alaa Abou Harb, and coordinated in close partnership with the company’s Scientific Director, physicist Arcadie Sobetkii, and Prof. Dr. Chim. Claudia Maria Simonescu from the Department of Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering.

Research Facilities & Technical Focus

The visit included a comprehensive tour of state-of-the-art laboratories specializing in:

• Biopolymers and bio-based materials
• Biofuels and sustainable energy solutions
• Water treatment and purification technologies

Participants explored advanced experimental platforms addressing:

• Pollutant removal technologies
• Microplastics separation systems
• Optimization of aeration and filtration processes
• Innovative solutions supporting environmental sustainability and circular economy principles

International Academic Delegation

The visit also welcomed a distinguished academic delegation from Colombia, reinforcing the international dimension of the collaboration:

• Prof. Álvaro Pulzara Mora – Full Professor, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
• Diego Armando Mejía Bugallo – Director, Mechatronics Engineering Program, University of Pamplona
• Diego Leonardo Cano Méndez – PhD Candidate, Universidad de Caldas
• Juan Carlos Ramírez Rodriguez – PhD Candidate, Cooperative University of Colombia
• José Daniel Ramírez Corzo – PhD Candidate, University of Pamplona
• Daniel Camilo Ruiz Ayala – PhD Candidate, University of Pamplona
• Jair Elías Araujo Vargas – PhD Candidate, University of Pamplona

Impact & Outlook

This visit provided a valuable platform to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry and to explore joint research initiatives in:

• Environmental engineering
• Analytical chemistry
• Water and waste treatment
• Sustainable and green technologies

Through initiatives like this, MGM STAR CONSTRUCT continues to support knowledge exchange, applied research, and international cooperation, fostering innovation that bridges scientific excellence and industrial application.