Rebecca Buller

Prof. Dr. Rebecca Buller is a leading researcher at the ZHAW School of Life Sciences and Facility Management, specializing in biocatalysis and enzyme engineering. Her work bridges computational methods with industrial applications, focusing on sustainable chemical synthesis and food safety.

• Research Interests: Biocatalysis, enzyme design, halogenation reactions, mycotoxin reduction, 3D bioprinting inks, machine learning-driven enzyme optimization.
• Key Projects: National Competence Center of Research Catalysis, Microbial Epimerases for Drug Synthesis, Reduction of Mycotoxins in Food Streams, and Excelzyme (university-industry collaboration).

Publications highlight advancements in:

• Temperature-induced enzyme stabilization (2025)
• Computational protein design (2024)
• Mutational path enrichment (2024)
• Mycotoxin detoxification (2024)
• Industrial biocatalysis (2023-2024)

Collaborations span institutions like the University of Basel, ETH Zurich, and industry partners in Switzerland. Her work integrates computational analysis, directed evolution, and real-world applications in pharmaceuticals and food safety.