Bernhard Hauer

Bernhard Hauer is a Professor at the University of Hohenheim, specializing in Biocatalysis, Enzymology, and Protein Engineering. His research focuses on leveraging enzyme promiscuity for asymmetric synthesis, oxyfunctionalization of fatty acids, and engineering terpene cyclases for novel catalytic functions.

Recent work highlights his contributions to CYP450 enzyme systems, squalene-hopene cyclases, and ene reductases, with applications in pharmaceuticals, sustainable chemical production, and industrial biocatalysis. Publications in journals like ACS Catalysis and Angewandte Chemie demonstrate his impact in tailoring enzymes for selective transformations of non-natural substrates.

His collaborations span enzyme screening, whole-cell biocatalyst optimization, and mechanistic studies of catalytic cascades, often involving microbial systems like E. coli and Pseudomonas putida. While no formal awards or leadership roles are listed here, his extensive publication record underscores leadership in biocatalytic innovation.