Marcel Tutor Ale

Marcel Tutor Ale serves as a Researcher in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre. Their work focuses on sustainable biomass utilization with emphasis on hydrocolloid extraction from marine and plant sources.

Research interests center on hydrocolloid science and sustainable biorefining, particularly involving Ghanaian seaweed species, hemp seeds, and plant mucilages. Key methodologies include alkaline extraction techniques, rheological characterization, and valorization of agricultural byproducts like cocoa pod husk ash. Research directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable resource utilization.

Scientific contributions demonstrate consistent focus on marine and plant polysaccharides, with recent publications analyzing carrageenan, agar, alginates, and seed gums. Projects reveal strong international collaboration, particularly with Ghanaian research initiatives.

Awarded research projects include SeaBioGha: Seaweed Biorefinery in Ghana (2015-2019) and multiple studies on alkali production from cocoa husk ash for hydrocolloid extraction. Supervised PhD work on biorefining hemp seeds and enzymatic upgrading technologies. Active in research dissemination through conference presentations and specialized courses like the Biorefinery Course 28872.

Operates within DTU's PROSYS research environment, focusing on process engineering solutions for sustainable biomass conversion. Current activities include seasonal seaweed variation studies in Ghana and student mentoring in chemical bioreaction engineering.