Birgitte Zeuner

Birgitte Zeuner is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark, specializing in Protein Chemistry and Enzyme Technology. Her research focuses on Enzymatic Synthesis Technology with particular emphasis on carbohydrate-active enzymes.

• Active supervisor in Engineering alkenal reductase reversibility (2025-2028)
• Main supervisor in Regioselectivity in enzymatic carbohydrate synthesis (2024-2027)
• Supervisor in Enzymatic xyloglucan modification (2018-2022)

Recent 54 publications highlight her work on glycosylation, human milk oligosaccharides, and transglycosylation. She has received significant attention in Mendeley readership and peer review platforms.

Current projects explore:

• Enzyme engineering for biomass upgrading
• Sustainable biocatalytic processes using ionic liquids
• Gut microbiome interactions with plant-derived carbohydrates

Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for biocatalytic applications in health and sustainability.