COMENZE 1st Training School 2026

Workshop on Multiscale Computational Modeling and Design of Polymer-Degrading Enzymes

9–12 March 2026 | Girona, Costa Brava 

From 9 to 12 March 2026, the COMENZE Doctoral Network will hold its first Training School in the beautiful coastal town of Platja d’Aro (Costa Brava, Spain), hosted at the Park Hotel San Jorge. This key event marks an important step in the COMENZE journey, bringing together young researchers, academic experts, and industry professionals for a week of intensive training and scientific exchange.

A total of 50 participants will join the event:

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  • 10 Doctoral Candidates from the COMENZE Network

  • 10 Supervisors from across the partner institutions

  • 18 external students interested in enzyme engineering
  • 9 invited speakers, covering both academic and industrial perspectives

The scientific programme will focus on advanced computational enzyme design, supporting the interdisciplinary research at the core of COMENZE. Sessions will cover a range of key topics, including:

  • Computational Modeling of enzymatic systems
  • Role of protein dynamics and water in enzyme catalysis
  • Computational investigation of protein-ligand interactions and enzyme design tools

Invited Speakers

We’re proud to welcome an outstanding lineup of speakers — leading voices from both academia and industry who bring deep expertise in computational biology, enzyme design, and molecular modeling. Their contributions will enrich the programme with diverse insights and hands-on experience from the forefront of enzyme innovation:

  • Sílvia Osuna – Universitat de Girona

  • Carme Rovira Virgili – Institució Catalana de Recerca

  • Alba Nin – Universitat de Barcelona

  • Artúr Gora – Silesian University of Technology

  • Agata Raczyńska – Silesian University of Technology

  • Vicent Moliner – Universitat Jaume

  • Ferran Sancho – Zymvol
  • Valerio Ferrario – BASF FE

  • Katarzyna Świderek – Universitat Jaume

  • Stanislav Mazurenko – RECETOX

  • Pavel Kohout – Masarykova univerzita

  • Marco De Vivo – Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

  • Pietro Vidossich – Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Beyond the lectures and workshops, the Training School offers valuable opportunities for the DCs to engage with international peers and experts, build connections across disciplines, and deepen their understanding of enzyme engineering for sustainable polymer innovation.

Are you interested in the full program? You can download the agenda here:

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