European Algae Biomass Association

The European Algae Biomass Association (EABA), established on 2 June 2009, is the European association representing both research and industry in the field of algae technologies.

EABA was founded during its inaugural conference on 1–2 June 2009 at Villa La Pietra in Florence. The association is headquartered in Florence, Italy.

History

The first EABA's President, Prof. Dr. Mario Tredici, served a 2-year term since his election on 2 June 2009. The EABA Vice-presidents were Mr. Claudio Rochietta, (Oxem, Italy), Prof. Patrick Sorgeloos (University of Ghent, Belgium) and Mr. Marc Van Aken (SBAE Industries, Belgium). The EABA Executive Director was Mr. Raffaello Garofalo.

EABA had 58 founding members and the EABA reached 79 members in 2011.[1]

The last election occurred on 3 December 2018 in Amsterdam. The EABA's President is Mr. Jean-Paul Cadoret (Algama / France). The EABA Vice-presidents are Prof. Dr. Sammy Boussiba (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev / Israel), Prof. Dr. Gabriel Acien (University of Almeria / Spain) and Dr. Alexandra Mosch (Germany). The EABA General Manager is Dr. Vítor Verdelho (A4F AlgaFuel, S.A. / Portugal) and Prof. Dr. Mario Tredici (University of Florence / Italy) is elected as Honorary President.

Cooperation with other organisations
  • ART Fuels Forum
  • European Society of Biochemical Engineering Sciences
  • Algae Biomass Organization

References
  1. "Members". EABA. 16 June 2011. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2020.

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