Henrik Vibe Scheller

Henrik Vibe Scheller is an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, affiliated with the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI). His research focuses on plant cell wall biosynthesis, biofuel crop development, and plant biotechnology. He holds a Ph.D. in Plant Biochemistry from the Royal Agricultural University, Denmark (1989), a B.S. in Biology from the University of Copenhagen (1983), and a Dr. Sc. in Photosynthesis from the University of Copenhagen (1992).

His lab investigates genes and proteins involved in plant cell wall polysaccharides, aiming to engineer crops for improved biofuel production. Techniques include biochemistry, spectroscopy, molecular genetics, and bioinformatics. Key research themes include xylan and pectin biosynthesis, drought tolerance, and interactions between plants and mycorrhizal fungi. Recent publications highlight advancements in cell wall modification, metabolic engineering, and synthetic biology approaches for bioenergy applications.

Dr. Scheller collaborates with institutions like UC Berkeley and JBEI, focusing on plant gene expression modulation, enzyme screening, and microbial genome studies. His work bridges fundamental plant science with applied bioenergy solutions.