Christoph Herwig, Ph.D.

Former Professor of Biochemical Engineering, TU Wien. Serial entrepreneur, CEO Lisalis and Fermify at Lisalis

Speaker

Christoph Herwig trained as a bioprocess engineer at RWTH Aachen and holds a PhD in bioprocess identification from EPFL in Switzerland. From 2008 to 2023 he was full professor of biochemical engineering at TU Wien, where his research focused on developing data science methods for integrated and efficient bioprocess development along PAT and QbD principles for biopharmaceuticals.

His industrial career, including time with Lonza, involved deep engagement in the design and commissioning of large chemical and biopharmaceutical facilities. In 2013 he founded Exputec, which pioneered data science software solutions for the biopharma life cycle and is now part of Körber Pharma. He was subsequently senior scientific advisor to Körber, a role concluded in September 2026. Since 2021 he acts as a serial entrepreneur, supporting several start up companies operationally and providing the link between digital twins, digitalization and bioprocess intensification.