Joe Max Risse

Dr. Joe Max Risse is a faculty member at the Faculty of Engineering, Bielefeld University, with primary research in biotechnology, metabolic engineering, and fermentation technology. He leads the Fermentation Technology Platform at the Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec) and contributes to teaching in molecular biotechnology programs. His work focuses on optimizing microbial production systems for proteins and amino acid derivatives using E. coli, Pichia pastoris, and Corynebacterium glutamicum.

Research Interests

His research spans

• Recombinant protein secretion
• Metabolic pathway engineering
• Bioprocess optimization
• Fermentation strategies

with applications in pharmaceuticals, food chemistry, and sustainable bioproduction.

Scientific Contributions

Key publications highlight advancements in

• Streptavidin production systems
• L-amino acid oxidase expression
• N-methylated amino acid synthesis
• Biorefinery approaches using algae

He has developed scalable fed-batch processes and novel promoter systems for industrial applications.