Research
Our toolbox includes metabolic engineering, enzymology, fundamental microbiology, analytical biochemistry, surface modification, and supramolecular chemistry to engineer carbohydrates for multiple applications with impact on materials, health, energy, and the environment.
Biosynthesis, structure and engineering of plant and microbial cell walls
- Mechanisms of cell wall biosynthesis & remodelling
- Molecular structure and supramolecular assembly of plant, fungal, and oomycete cell walls
- Metabolic engineering of cell walls for bioenergy, materials, and food sustainability.
- Sustainable strategies for plant/animal protection and biocontrol
Mining terrestrial and marine biomass using green chemistry and biocatalysis
- Isolation of carbohydrates from plants, fungi, and algae using sustainable processes (green solvents and enzymes)
- Enzyme discovery for biocatalysis, saccharification, and surface modification of fibres
- Chemo-enzymatic synthesis of polysaccharides, glycoproteins and natural products
Design of multifunctional carbohydrate-based materials
- Engineering of wood and wood-based composites for structural, environmental, and energy applications
- Engineering of plant and fungal polysaccharides for biomedical and food applications
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