Hein Wijma

Hein Wijma is a Researcher in the Department of Biotechnology at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen. His expertise spans Biotechnology, Applied Microbiology, and Chemistry, with a focus on enzymes, protein engineering, and computational protein design. He actively collaborates on projects involving enzyme structure-function relationships and biocatalytic applications.

His research interests include enzyme engineering, computational protein design, and in silico screening. Recent work involves redesigning enzymes for biocatalytic synthesis (e.g., β-alanine production) and studying novel oxygenases. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on nitroreductases, Baeyer-Villiger monooxygenases, and thermostable enzyme variants.

Wijma leads research on enzymatic mechanisms and has contributed to innovations like computationally designed enzyme libraries (e.g., FRESCO). His work aligns with sustainable development goals through biocatalytic solutions for industrial processes.