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Charlotte JacobsenView profile

Professor

• Antioxidant Chemistry
• Lipid Oxidation
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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Charlotte Jacobsen is a Professor and Head of the Research Group for Bioactives – Analysis and Application at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her research focuses on lipid oxidation, antioxidants, and sustainable utilization of marine resources. She leads multiple interdisciplinary projects and supervises PhD students in food science and technology. Research Interests: Antioxidant chemistry in food systems Oxidative stability of omega-3 fatty acids Valorization of fish and seafood by-products Microalgae as sustainable sources of bioactives Functional foods and nutraceuticals Green extraction technologies Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications (2021–2025) reflect a strong focus on sustainable food systems, including the recovery of bioactive compounds from fish side-streams, stabilization of omega-3 lipids, development of anti-obesity peptides from seaweed, and cultivation of microalgae using industrial waste streams. The work spans food chemistry, marine biotechnology, and green processing, with applications in functional foods and nutrition. Scientific Awards: Danisco Award, 2003 Edwin Frankel Best Paper Award, 2010 and 2011 La Médaille Chevreul, 2010 Marcuse Lecturer grant, 1999 Advising and Grants: Professor Jacobsen actively supervises PhD students and leads multiple funded research projects, including 'Utilization of fish side-streams for production of novel food ingredients' and 'Sustainable Production of Microalgae Proteins'. She is involved in national and international collaborations, securing research funding for projects on omega-3 extraction, microalgae cultivation, and seafood quality. Labs and Teams: She leads the Research Group for Bioactives – Analysis and Application at DTU, which is part of the DTU Microbes Initiative. The group specializes in analytical methods for bioactive compounds, lipid oxidation analysis, and development of sustainable food ingredients.

Birger Lindberg MøllerView profile

Professor

• Plant Biochemistry
• Natural Products Chemistry
• Cyanogenic Glucosides
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Birger Lindberg Møller is a Professor in Plant Biochemistry at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. He also serves as Director of the Carlsberg Laboratory (since 2014) and Head of the VILLUM Research Center for Plant Plasticity (since 2013). His research spans plant biochemistry, synthetic biology, and natural products chemistry with applications in sustainable production systems. His educational background includes: M.Sc. (1972) Ph.D. (1975) D.Sc. (1984) D.Sc. h.c. (honoris causa) Professor Møller's research focuses on bio-active natural products , particularly the biosynthesis, transport, storage and degradation of cyanogenic glucosides . His work elucidates how plants communicate with their environment and defend themselves against herbivores, pests and abiotic stresses. A promising application of his lab's research involves engineering microalgae, mosses and plant cells into production units for high value natural products . His engagement in synthetic biology represents a logical extension of his plant research activities, with work targeted towards forming new combinations of membrane proteins for harvesting sunlight energy to synthesize valuable natural products or degrade toxic compounds. Analysis of Professor Møller's recent publications reveals a strong focus on plant specialized metabolism, particularly cyanogenic glucosides and related compounds. His work spans genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and synthetic biology approaches to understand plant defense mechanisms and engineer plants for improved traits. Key themes include sorghum and cassava metabolism, diterpenoid biosynthesis, and the application of synthetic biology for sustainable production of high-value compounds through photosynthetic systems. His notable scientific awards include: Villum Kann Rasmussen Research Prize (2007) - Denmark's largest research award (2.5 mil DKK or 350,000 €) The Academy of Future Research's "The Future Prize" (2004) Societas Physiologia Plantarum Scandinavica "Popularization Prize" (2003) Knight of the Dannebrog (1995) Carlsberg Research Prize Award (1994) Hans Gram Medal from the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters (1985) Appointed Honorary Doctor at the University of Umeå, Sweden (2009) Professor Møller has served as the main advisor for 43 PhD students (with 8 ongoing in Denmark and 3 in Australia) and numerous BSc and MSc students. He has secured significant research funding throughout his career, including an ERC Advanced Grant (2.5 million €), Villum Foundation grants, and participation in major research centers with multi-million euro budgets. His current funding includes projects related to synthetic biology, plant plasticity, and cyanogenic glucoside metabolism. He leads the Plant Biochemistry Laboratory and is deeply involved with the Center for Synthetic Biology at the University of Copenhagen. His laboratory focuses on understanding plant specialized metabolism and applying this knowledge through synthetic biology approaches to engineer plants and microorganisms for sustainable production of high-value compounds. His team collaborates extensively with international partners across Europe, Australia, and beyond, and he actively promotes cross-disciplinary collaboration to address complex global challenges in energy, sustainability, and medicine.

Borja Valverde PérezView profile

Associate Professor

• Microalgae Biotechnology
• Resource Recovery
• Life Cycle Assessment
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Borja Valverde Pérez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research advances sustainable water resource recovery through biotechnology innovations. Research focuses on microalgae cultivation, microbial protein production, and bioelectrochemical systems for water treatment. Key projects explore nutrient recovery from waste streams and greenhouse gas mitigation in biological processes. Recent publications demonstrate innovative approaches to wastewater valorization, including microalgae-bacteria consortia for pollutant degradation and inorganic bioelectric systems for low-temperature denitrification. Work integrates experimental validation with life cycle assessment. He coordinates projects on industrial symbiosis and circular economy applications in water systems. Current initiatives investigate decarbonization pathways for water resource recovery facilities through energy-flexible operation.

Susan Løvstad HoldtView profile

Associate Professor

• Algal Biomass Production
• Seaweed Cultivation
• Bioactives
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Susan Løvstad Holdt is an Associate Professor at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where she leads research in bioactives – analysis and application. Her work focuses on algal biomass for food, feed, and high-value ingredients, with expertise in cultivation, breeding, and regulatory frameworks. She is actively involved in national and international seaweed research initiatives and networks. University: Technical University of Denmark Institute: National Food Institute Research Group: Bioactives – Analysis and Application Her research interests span seaweed biotechnology, sustainable food systems, biorefinery concepts, and food safety. She investigates how algal biomass can be utilized as a biofilter, food source, and platform for extracting high-value compounds, with residual biomass used for bioenergy and fertilizer. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainability and responsible consumption. The recent publications highlight trends in kelp processing, fermentation, nutrient retention, and enzymatic extraction of seaweed. These studies focus on species like Saccharina latissima , Alaria esculenta , and Palmaria palmata , addressing iodine reduction, flavor enhancement, and bioactivity. The interdisciplinary nature of her work bridges food science, microbiology, and environmental sustainability. Susan Løvstad Holdt supervises multiple PhD students and leads or participates in key projects such as EAT-pack and VALUEKELP, which aim to develop edible food packaging and high-value seaweed products. She has secured research funding through Danish programs like GUDP and leads initiatives that integrate academic research with industry and policy. She chairs the Seaweed Network in Denmark and serves as Secretary General of the International Seaweed Association Council. These roles involve organizing symposia, facilitating cross-sector collaboration, and promoting seaweed research. She frequently delivers keynote and invited talks at international conferences, emphasizing science, safety, and sustainability in future food systems.

Luca MorelliView profile

Researcher

• Plant Biotechnology
• Molecular Plant Biology
• Metabolic Engineering
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Luca Morelli is a Researcher at the Department of Green Technology (IGT), University of Southern Denmark , specializing in plant biotechnology , metabolic engineering , and chloroplast research . His work bridges plant science and marine biotechnology , focusing on isoprenoid metabolism in diatoms and carotenoid biofortification of plant tissues. Doctoral Degree in Plant Biology and Biotechnology (2021): Artificial chromoplast systems for isoprenoid vitamin enrichment Master's Degree in Plant and Microbe Biotechnology (2017): Chloroplasts in animal cells Current research explores terpenoid profiles in Phaeodactylum tricornutum strains, metabolic engineering of diatoms, and host-donor compatibility in photosynthetic sea slugs. He leads the SORTED project (2024-2026), a EU-funded initiative for compartmentalized carotenoid storage in diatoms. His work has been featured in Plant Physiology , Journal of Phycology , and Algal Research . Luca's publications address isoprenoid biochemistry , chromoplast differentiation , and photosynthetic sea slug physiology . Recent media coverage includes a Danish press article on biofabrication using microalgae (2024). His research integrates biochemical pathway engineering , light-regime adaptation , and cross-kingdom organelle integration to advance plant and marine biotechnology applications.

Ditte Baun HermundView profile

Associate Professor

• Food Science
• Bioactive Compounds
• Antioxidants
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Ditte Baun Hermund serves as an Associate Professor at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), leading the Research Group for Bioactives – Analysis and Application. Her work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through innovative food science research focused on sustainable resource utilization and health. Her research centers on marine bioresources, particularly seaweed-derived bioactives, with expertise spanning antioxidant chemistry, lipid oxidation control, and functional food development. She pioneers extraction techniques for natural antioxidants using supercritical fluids and investigates processing impacts on bioactive stability in products like cocoa, fish oil-enriched mayonnaise, and seaweed-based ingredients. Her fingerprint reveals dominance in antioxidant research (100%), seaweed applications (47%), and oxidative stability (28%), with strong connections to food preservation and sensory science. Recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward sustainable marine resource valorization, with emphasis on transforming seaweed into functional food ingredients while addressing practical challenges like product failures in commercial applications. This work bridges fundamental chemistry with real-world food system innovation. Hermund's scientific recognition includes four major awards reflecting her growing impact: Student travel grant (2014) Young Scientist Award (2015) Direktør, Dr. Techn. A.N. Neergaards og hustrus legat (2017) Otte Mønsted travel grant (2018) As an active supervisor and collaborator, she leads significant research initiatives including the AlgaeVita project on vitamin D3-fortified algae ingredients and SEATAN for seaweed extract development. Her grant portfolio demonstrates strong industry-academic partnerships focused on translating marine bioresources into market-ready solutions for food and cosmetics. Hermund directs the Bioactives Research Group at DTU Food, where her team operates cutting-edge facilities for lipid oxidation analysis, supercritical fluid extraction, and sensory evaluation. Current efforts focus on zero-waste approaches to microalgae biorefining for sustainable aviation fuels and nutraceutical production, positioning her group at the forefront of marine bioeconomy research.

Per Juel HansenView profile

Professor

• Marine Plankton Physiology
• Mixotrophy
• Harmful Algal Blooms
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Per Juel Hansen is a Full Professor in the Marine Biological Section of the Department of Biology at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on marine plankton physiology and ecology, with particular emphasis on harmful algal blooms, mixotrophy, and the effects of environmental changes on plankton communities. He leads the Hansen Lab and serves as Section Head of the Marine Biological Section (2021-present, previously 2013-2015). Professor Hansen's research interests center on two main areas: 1) Toxic algae associated with fish kills, where he collaborates with natural product chemists and fish physiologists to discover new algal toxins and understand their mechanisms; and 2) Mixotrophy, studying organisms that can both photosynthesize and consume prey. His work examines the functional biology and physiology of these unique plankton organisms, including 'algae' that eat and 'animals' that utilize stolen chloroplasts. Recent research has investigated the effects of both acidification (low pH) from fossil fuel use and alkalinification (elevated pH) during algal blooms on plankton organisms. His current research projects include MarineBasisDisko (a marine monitoring program in Disko Bay, Greenland, 2022-2024) and HABTOX (studying toxin production in marine bloom-forming microalgae, 2023-2026). Analysis of his recent publications shows strong focus on harmful algal blooms, particularly Prymnesium parvum and Karlodinium armiger , with research spanning toxin production mechanisms, environmental triggers for blooms, and ecological impacts in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. Seymour Hutner Price (2007) Arthur E. Schwarting Award (2017) Professor Hansen has an extensive record of research supervision and funding acquisition. He has supervised 40 Master's students, 19 PhD students, and 12 postdocs throughout his career, with 14 Master's and 8 PhD candidates produced between 2010 and present. His research has been supported by substantial external funding, including 2.89 million DKK for HABTOX (2023-2026), 2.5 million DKK for MarineBasisDisko (2022-2024), and numerous other national and international grants totaling over 40 million DKK in the last two decades. He has served as PI on more than 12 national grants and 4 international grants, including EU projects. The Hansen Lab currently includes PhD students Anna Karoline Junker Olesen and Clémence Boucher (co-supervised), along with B.Sc. students Emil Clemen Højenvang and Katrine Maria Larsen. His research group is part of the University of Copenhagen's Marine Biological Section located in Helsingør, with strong connections to the Greenland Environmental Monitoring programme (GEM) through the MarineBasisDisko project. Professor Hansen maintains extensive international collaborations across Europe, North America, and Asia, particularly through projects like HABFISH/SAFEFISH and EU-ITN MixITiN.

Katrine Lindholm BøghView profile

Professor

• Food Allergy
• Molecular Allergology
• Allergenicity Assessment
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Katrine Lindholm Bøgh is a Professor and Head of the Research Group for Food Allergy at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her work focuses on developing diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic strategies for food allergies, with a specific emphasis on understanding how physicochemical properties of food proteins influence allergy development versus tolerance. She leads interdisciplinary research at the intersection of immunology, food science, and sustainable nutrition. Current affiliations: DTU National Food Institute, Research Group for Food Allergy Academic rank: Professor Her research integrates Food Allergy , Molecular Allergology , and Allergenicity Assessment to investigate immune mechanisms triggered by protein modifications (e.g., hydrolysis, heat treatment) and exposure routes. She has pioneered studies on Alternative Protein Sources like insect, rapeseed, and microalgae to evaluate allergenic risks in sustainable foods. Recent publications highlight trends in European Union novel food approvals (2025) and mechanistic insights into cow’s milk allergy models (2024). Key themes include Sublingual Immunotherapy , Brown Norway Rat Models , and Protein Processing Effects on allergenicity. She supervises PhD students Yue S.R. and Shafie B., and leads major projects like: ALLEVIATE2: Novel food allergy immunotherapy strategies ALLPreT: Allergenicity Prediction Toolbox for novel foods SAFEPRO: Sustainable protein sources for future diets Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2, SDG 3), and she actively participates in international conferences and media outreach about food allergy risks in innovative protein sources.

Benyamin KhoshnevisanView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainability Assessment
• Biofuel Production
• Waste Management
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Benyamin Khoshnevisan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Green Technology (IGT) at the University of Southern Denmark. He specializes in sustainability assessment of renewable energy systems, biofuel production, waste management, and agricultural systems, applying interdisciplinary methods like life cycle assessment, data mining, and multi-criteria decision analysis. Education: PhD in Biosystem Engineering, University of Tehran Research Focus: His work addresses environmental sustainability through biorefinery platforms, microbial protein production, and circular economy strategies. Key projects include EU-funded initiatives on microalgae biorefineries, plant-based food fermentation, and agrochemical sustainability. Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize life cycle assessment of bioenergy systems, waste valorization technologies, and integration of biological-inorganic processes for environmental sustainability. Topics span from microbial protein upcycling to geopolitical impacts on circular economy. Scientific Awards: Recipient of the Moo-ving Toward Carbon Neutrality Prize (2025) Teaching & Supervision: Leads MSc courses in techno-economic assessment and supervises projects on sustainable aviation fuel, carbon capture, and microbial platforms. Collaborates with international teams on EU projects like AgriLoop and GreenImpro.

• Microalgal Biology
• Genome Engineering
• Photosynthetic Pigments
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Daniel Poveda Huertes serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science, specializing in the Section for Plant Biochemistry. His research focuses on microalgal biology and biotechnology within the Algae Biosynthesis research group led by Johan Andersen-Ranberg. Dr. Poveda Huertes investigates fundamental microalgal biology with emphasis on SAR microalgae including Nannochloropsis oceanica , Phaeodactylum tricornutum , and Breviolum minutum . His work spans photosynthetic pigment biogenesis , lipid accumulation mechanisms , and genome engineering tool development to optimize microalgae for sustainable bioproduction. Microalgae represent ideal candidates for green transition technologies due to their CO 2 fixation capabilities (responsible for ~50% of global fixation), seawater growth compatibility, and unique metabolic traits. His publication portfolio reveals strong trends in algal genetic engineering and mitochondrial biology , with recent work establishing breakthroughs in stramenopile algae transformation efficiency and chlorophyll c biosynthesis. The research bridges fundamental molecular mechanisms with industrial applications in biotech, food additives, and pharmaceutical production. Scientific Recognition: NNF Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Biotechnology Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021) for PhotoMASS project VILLUM Experiment Grant (2023) for MOONWALK project studying algae buoyancy Dr. Poveda Huertes actively advises students and has served as iGEM team advisor (2021-2022). His externally funded projects include the NNF PhotoMASS initiative (2022-2025) developing phototrophic marine algae for sustainable synthetic biology, and the VILLUM MOONWALK project (2024-2026) investigating algae buoyancy mechanisms. His research has generated significant media interest including coverage in Spanish-language outlets about microalgae's sustainable potential and features about growing algae for astronaut nutrition. He maintains active research collaborations across international networks with substantial digital engagement (144+ Mendeley readers, 63+ X mentions) and his work has been referenced in Wikipedia pages related to mitochondrial biology.

• Food chemistry
• Reaction kinetics
• Thermodynamics of enzyme-catalyzed processes
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Karsten Olsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. With over 20 years of experience in research and education in food chemistry and physics related to food processing and storage, his work focuses on understanding reaction kinetics and thermodynamics of enzyme-catalyzed processes in food systems. His educational background includes a PhD in Chemistry (1994) and M.Sc in Organic Chemistry (1990), both from the University of Copenhagen. His academic career began as an Assistant lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen in 1990, progressed through Research Assistant Professor and Research Associate Professor positions at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, and culminated in his current position as Associate Professor at the Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen since 2003. Karsten Olsen's research interests span food chemistry, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics of food enzymes, spectroscopic techniques for protein analysis under high pressure, separation techniques in protein chemistry, and the characterization of protein denaturation. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on enzymatic processes, protein structure analysis, sustainable food systems, and analytical methods for food quality assessment. His work shows increasing attention to sustainable food technologies, plant-based alternatives, and novel food sources like microalgae. SCIENCE formidlingspris (2014) Best course at Department of Food Science (2013) Best course at Department of Food Science (2015) Karsten Olsen has supervised 3 PhD students and over 50 Master's and bachelor students. He has served in various management roles including Deputy for Head of Food Chemistry section, Project coordinator of FP7 Marie Curie Initial Training Network LEANGREENFOOD (2009-2013), PhD coordinator at KU-FOOD, and Scientific coordinator of GUDP project FoodWaste (2014-2017). His expertise has been featured in media outlets like Madmagasinet Bitz og Frisk. His teaching responsibilities include courses on Food Chemistry, Food Enzymes and Applications, Food Science and Culinary Techniques, Advanced Food Chemistry, and Food Innovation and Health. He also lectures at PhD courses related to Food Chemistry and has delivered presentations on molecular gastronomy and food science applications.

Daniela Eliana SgangaView profile

Researcher

• Aquaculture
• Marine Biology
• Fisheries Science
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Daniela Eliana Sganga serves as a Researcher at the Section for Coastal Ecology within the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua) at the Technical University of Denmark. Her work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals for life below water and responsible consumption through innovative aquaculture research focused on endangered marine species restoration. Her primary research spans European eel ( Anguilla anguilla ) reproductive biology and European flat oyster ( Ostrea edulis ) conservation. Key interests include broodstock management biomarkers, hatchery optimization, disease dynamics (particularly Bonamia ostreae ), and sustainable microalgae nutrition systems for larval development. She employs interdisciplinary approaches integrating reproductive physiology, parasitology, and microbial ecology to address aquaculture sustainability challenges. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals a concentrated effort to close the European eel reproductive cycle while advancing flat oyster restoration techniques. Her work demonstrates strong thematic cohesion around improving larval survival through water quality management, disease mitigation under climate stressors, and cost-effective feeding strategies – all critical for commercial aquaculture scalability and wild population recovery. No scientific awards were documented in the available information. Dr. Sganga actively leads and participates in major research initiatives including FØGU (Flat Oyster Grow Out) and LSC Fonden as Principal Investigator, while contributing to EU-funded projects like BlueBioClimate and LTA BOOST. Her grant portfolio spans climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and low-trophic aquaculture development, with collaborations across Nordic research institutions and industry partners focused on practical implementation of sustainable blue economy solutions. Within DTU Aqua's Coastal Ecology section, she operates in specialized marine research teams investigating larval ecology and disease management. Her current projects involve field trials for oyster restoration in Danish waters and controlled hatchery experiments for eel reproduction, utilizing DTU's aquaculture facilities for both fundamental research and industry-relevant applications.

Michele FabrisView profile

Associate Professor

• Algae biology
• Genetics
• Biochemistry
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Michele Fabris is an Associate Professor at the Department of Green Technology, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), specializing in molecular biology and synthetic biology of microalgae. His work focuses on harnessing algal systems for environmental and industrial applications through genetic engineering and functional genomics. B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Bologna Ph.D. in Biotechnology and Biochemistry, Ghent University Research Interests: Fabris explores the genetics and biochemistry of ecologically significant microalgae, particularly diatoms like Phaeodactylum tricornutum . His work includes metabolic engineering, synthetic biology tool development, and creating novel algal strains for sustainable bioproducts. Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize diatom metabolic pathways, biosensor development, and terpenoid engineering. Key subtopics include gene expression tuning, stress response mechanisms, and multi-omics data integration for strain optimization. Scientific Awards: Villum Young Investigator Grant recipient (2020) Teaching & Supervision: Co-teaches courses in protein technologies and biochemistry, supervises the SDU iGEM team. Active in EU projects like AquaBioSens and SORTED, focusing on compartmentalized bioproduction and Arctic biotechnology.

• Metabolism
• Microbiology
• Adipose Tissue Biology
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Nagendra Prasad Palani is a Research Fellow at the Schéele Group within the Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) at the University of Copenhagen. His work focuses on interdisciplinary research spanning metabolic biology and microbiology, with particular emphasis on cellular mechanisms in adipose tissue and host-microbe interactions. Research interests include: Metabolic Regulation : Investigating adipose tissue biology, lipolytic mechanisms, and progenitor cell differentiation Microbial Systems : Studying pathogen resistance mechanisms in tuberculosis and symbiotic relationships in environmental microbiology Translational Applications : Developing biotechnological approaches using microbial interactions Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate dual research streams: human metabolic studies exploring adipose tissue dynamics and sex-specific hormonal regulation, alongside microbiological investigations of pathogen behavior and beneficial microbe applications. His work appears in high-impact journals including Nature Metabolism and mSystems. Based at CBMR's Mærsk Tower facility, Palani collaborates internationally on metabolic research through the Schéele Group's network.

Seyed Soheil MansouriView profile

Associate Professor

• Process Design
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Process Systems Engineering
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Seyed Soheil Mansouri is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark. He holds a PhD (2016) and MSc (2013) from DTU. His expertise spans process design, bioprocess engineering, and quantum computing applications in chemical systems. He leads the KT Consortium PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre. Research focuses on sustainable biomanufacturing, data-driven modeling, and quantum computing for process optimization. Key areas include photobioreactor design, machine learning in biosystems, and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms. He has supervised 14 PhD projects and co-authored 182 publications. Awards include Best Contributed Paper (2018), Best Oral Presentation (2015), and multiple best presentation awards. Active in organizing workshops on quantum computing and biorefineries. Advises on modular manufacturing, bio-succinic acid production, and AI-driven process systems. Develops digital twin technologies for bio-manufacturing and promotes open innovation. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing education and sustainable industrial practices. Current projects explore quantum computing in bioprocesses and modular vaccine production units.