CLEA
CLEA Technologies is an internationally recognized leader in enzyme immobilization and green biocatalytic process development. Enzymatic processes often outperform their chemical counterparts in terms of rate, (enantio)selectivity, energy consumption and environmental impact. Enzymes are derived from renewable resources and are biocompatible, biodegradable and exquisitely selective catalysts. Our unique proprietary Cross-Linked Enzyme Aggregate (CLEA) immobilization technology dramatically improves the operational stability of enzymes and provides for their facile recovery and reuse.Menno Sorgedrager
Dr. ir. Menno Sorgedrager studied Bioprocess Technology at the Technical University of Delft, specializing in biocatalysis and organic chemistry. After his master degree in 2001 a PhD position was taken in the group of biocatalysis and organic chemistry. This research resulted in 2006 in a thesis entitled: “Enantioselective alcohol synthesis using ketoreductases, lipases or an aldolase”. In 2006 he joined CLEA Technologies BV. where he currently holds the position of Product Development Manager with the responsibility for product development and production.
Roger Sheldon
Prof. Dr. Roger Sheldon is a recognised authority on Green Chemistry and Catalysis and widely known for developing the E factor concept for assessing the environmental footprint of chemical processes. He is the founder and CEO of CLEA Technologies BV and Professor Emeritus of Biocatalysis and Organic Chemistry of the Delft University of Technology. He has a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Leicester (UK). Prior to joining the Delft University of Technology in 1991 he was VP for R. and D. at DSM/Andeno (1980-1990) and was with Shell research Amsterdam (1969-1980). He is the author of several books on catalysis and more than 400 professional papers and >50 granted patents. Among other awards he is the recipient of the 2010 Green Chemistry award of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the 2010 BIOCAT lifetime achievement award in recognition of his contributions to biocatalysis.