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Marianne Ellis is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath, serving as Head of Department (2019–2023) and former Associate Dean of Learning & Teaching (2016–2019). Her research focuses on bioprocess design for tissue engineering applications, including cellular agriculture, drug discovery in vitro models (e.g., bioartificial livers, organoids), and cell therapy bioprocessing. She leads projects funded by EPSRC, EU Horizon 2020, and industry collaborations, such as the Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub.
Research interests emphasize scaling non-animal technologies and bioreactor development. Key projects include cultured meat production life cycle assessments, fluidized bed bioreactor optimization for erythroid cells, and plant-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. She co-directs Cellesce Ltd, advancing cell therapy and organoid technologies. Ellis contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable food systems and climate action.
Her articles highlight advancements in bioreactor engineering, organoid expansion, and sustainable bioprocessing. Research outputs span peer-reviewed journals and conferences, with notable work in Science of the Total Environment and Nature Food. Ellis actively supervises doctoral students and mentors in cellular agriculture and bioengineering.
