Systems biology studies complex biological systems as integrated wholes, using tools of modeling, simulation, and comparison to experiment. Metabolic flux analysis, genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics are used to get insight how microalgae function and how metabolic routes can be optimized to obtain high product yields.

Focusing on the cultivation of microalgae from lab-scale to commercial systems. In this section, shake flask experiments are discussed up to commercial systems. Further, also heterotrophic algae and their cultivation are discussed.

Focusing on the isolation of products from the microalgae and biorefining them into products with applications in different industry sectors. Attention is paid to the isolation, biorefining, conversion and purification of products from microalgae.