Enzyme Engineering

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In recent years, there has been significant global interest in the controlled use of enzymes as catalysts across various sectors, including industrial processing, analytical chemistry, and medical therapy. This interest has led to the emergence of Enzyme Engineering, an interdisciplinary field that encompasses the production, purification, immobilization, and application of enzymes in diverse settings and reactor configurations. To facilitate the exchange of ideas and information within this new field, a series of Engineering Foundation conferences on Enzyme Engineering was initiated. The success of the first two conferences highlights the field's potential to address major challenges facing humanity. The inaugural conference took place from August 9-13, 1971, in Henniker, New Hampshire, and played a crucial role in shaping the traditional disciplines that converge in Enzyme Engineering. It was particularly successful due to the gathering of key scientists and engineers from various aspects of the field, fostering an exchange of ideas and mutual education on relevant principles. The second conference followed on August 5-10, 1973, also in Henniker, further solidifying the collaborative efforts within this evolving discipline.