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Prof. Marius Henkel holds the inaugural professorship in Cellular Agriculture at the Technical University of Munich (TUM School of Life Sciences). His work focuses on advancing microbial and bioprocess engineering for sustainable production of biomolecules, with a particular emphasis on biosurfactants like rhamnolipids and surfactins. He leads research into optimizing bioreactor systems, utilizing renewable feedstocks such as acetate and lignocellulosic waste, and developing novel aptasensors for microbiome monitoring. His contributions span industrial biotechnology, bioprocess control, and the integration of metabolic engineering with environmental sustainability.
**Research Highlights**: Henkel’s lab explores recombinant protein production, foam-based product recovery, and the application of genetically engineered microbes for high-value compounds. Recent projects include evaluating surfactin as a food emulsifier and assessing the feasibility of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) for scalable protein production.
**Key Projects**: Includes the Allianz Biotenside consortium for optimized biosurfactant production, and the ValProWa initiative valorizing biomass-derived process waters. His work on Pseudomonas and Bacillus species underscores advancements in strain engineering and process modeling for industrial applications.
