Jens Laurids Sørensen

Jens Laurids Sørensen, Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Chemistry and Bioscience within the Faculty of Engineering and Science, specializes in fungal biology and sustainable energy systems. His research bridges bioengineering with ecological applications, focusing on secondary metabolites and mycotoxin mitigation.

• Current projects: Biosynthesis of electrolytes in oleaginous yeasts, Metabolic engineering for lipid production from waste, and Biogenic flow batteries.

Research Themes:

• Fungal Secondary Metabolism: Elucidating polyketide and non-ribosomal peptide pathways in Fusarium species.
• Sustainable Energy: Developing fungal-based electrolytes for green energy storage.
• Bioprocessing: Membrane technologies for metabolite purification and scale-up applications.

Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes Fusarium pigments, carbohydrate-active enzymes in Apiospora, and biotechnological applications of fungal metabolites for environmental and energy challenges.

Scientific Recognition:

• Recipient of the Future is Fungi Award (2023).
• Awarded Best Poster at international conferences.

Advising & Collaboration: Supervised PhD projects on lipid production and mycotoxin research, collaborating with institutions like Flensburg University of Applied Sciences and Novo Nordisk Foundation.