Didier Ndeh

Dr Didier Ndeh is a researcher at Newcastle University, specializing in the biochemistry and microbiology of complex glycan metabolism within the human gut microbiota. His work focuses on enzymatic degradation of carbohydrates, host-microbe interactions, and the identification of novel catalytic functions in gut bacteria.

Research Interests

• Glycan utilization mechanisms by gut microbes
• Characterization of carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes)
• Human microbiome-glycosaminoglycan interactions
• Structural and functional analysis of bacterial enzymes
• Evolution of microbial metabolic pathways

Publications

• Key studies on glycoside hydrolases, polysaccharide lyases, and sulfation resistance in gut bacteria
• Contributions to understanding microbial degradation of pectin, arabinogalactan, and glycosaminoglycans
• Collaborative work with Professor Harry Gilbert and Dr Alan Cartmell on bacterial metabolic systems