The Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC) is one of France’s four Universities of Technology, renowned for its unique project-based learning model in engineering. This university trains both generalist and specialized engineers, as well as PhDs, emphasizing interdisciplinarity and strong ties with the industrial sector. UTC also stands as a significant hub for research and innovation.
UTC and its affiliated entity ESCOM, with their joint research unit “Integrated Transformations of Renewable Matter” (TIMR), will be responsible for the formulation, testing and validation of HMF conversion into BAMF and DFF.