Thomas Tørring

Thomas Tørring is an Associate Professor at Aarhus University's Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering within the AU Engineering faculty. His research focuses on biosynthetic pathways, antimicrobial agents, and metabolic engineering applications. He has contributed to projects like adapting Tiny Earth for high school education and advancing MIBiG databases for gene cluster curation.

Key research interests include lasso peptide synthesis, stereochemistry-independent antibiotic activity, and hypoxia-triggered specialized metabolism. His work bridges chemical synthesis with biological systems, emphasizing practical applications in drug discovery and biotechnology.

Current projects (2023–2026) involve molecular networking for metabolic studies and continued development of educational outreach programs. No notable awards are highlighted in the profile, though his publications demonstrate active collaboration with global research networks.