Annett Mikolasch

Dr. Annett Mikolasch is a Senior Scientist and Group Leader at the Department of Bacterial Physiology, Institute of Microbiology, University of Greifswald. Since 2004, she has served as Assistant for Research and Teaching, focusing on microbial degradation of pollutants and white biotechnology using laccases as catalysts. She also acts as a Conflict Consultant at the university.

• Current affiliation: University of Greifswald
• Academic role: Researcher
• Contact: annett.mikolasch@uni-greifswald.de

Research Interests
Her work bridges environmental microbiology and industrial biotechnology, emphasizing biotransformation processes and enzymatic reactions mediated by laccases. She has pioneered bio-combinatory reactions using laccases for xenobiotic degradation and catalytic applications.

Education and Career

• 1993: Chemistry degree, University of Greifswald
• 1994–1999: Research for Doctorate on Biotransformation of Imidazoles
• 1994–1997: PhD scholarship, Cusanuswerk Foundation
• 1999: Doctorate in Natural Sciences (Microbiology), University of Greifswald
• 2000: Post-doctoral Researcher, Institute of Marine Biotechnology
• 2001–2004: Laboratory Supervisor, Ganomycin GmbH
• 2004–present: Assistant for Research and Teaching, University of Greifswald

Scientific Awards

• Cusanuswerk Foundation PhD scholarship (1994–1997)

Technical Expertise
Her technical skills include advanced analytical methods like HPLC/UV-Vis, GC/MS, and LS/MS, applied to studying microbial enzymes and their role in degrading synthetic and natural compounds.