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John Love is a Professor of Synthetic Biology at the University of Exeter, joining the institution as a lecturer in 2003. He is affiliated with the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of biosciences and industrial innovation.
- PhD in Cell & Molecular Biology from the University of Edinburgh (1991-1994)
- BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of St Andrews (1986-1990)
His research spans Synthetic Biology applications for "Fourth Generation" biofuels, machine-guided bacterial engineering, algal cultivation for waste recycling, cell-free genetic systems, and environmental microparticle pollution analysis. He leads projects integrating AI, biocatalysis, and hydrocarbon-producing algae Botryococcus braunii.
John has secured significant industry partnerships with Shell, SMEs, and multinationals. His accolades include the Exeter Impact Award (2013), European Biophysics Award, and a BBSRC Industry Interchange Fellowship. He was a finalist in the 2014 BBSRC Innovator of the Year.
- Synthetic Biology
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Machine Learning
- Biocatalysis
- Plant Biology
Since 2012, his laboratory has hosted the Exeter University iGEM team, achieving multiple gold medals and project-specific accolades. He emphasizes translating academic research into industrial solutions, evidenced by patents and industry-funded projects.
