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Laura Bothof serves as a Visiting Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University within the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems. She is an active member of the Biomolecular Materials research group, contributing to biochemical innovation through enzyme-focused research.
Her work centers on biochemistry and enzymology, specializing in enzyme engineering and biocatalysis. Key interests include expanding substrate specificity of C-N lyases, homologous enzyme discovery, and sustainable applications in synthetic biology. This research bridges protein science with industrial biotechnology for green chemical synthesis.
Recent publications demonstrate expertise in protein engineering and enzymatic pathway development. Her 2025 ChemBioChem article exemplifies methodological innovation in homologue screening and substrate scope expansion, advancing biocatalytic applications in pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing.
Laura operates within Aalto's Biomolecular Materials group, which focuses on sustainable biomaterial development, enzymatic process engineering, and circular bioeconomy solutions through interdisciplinary molecular research.
