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Professor Selin Kara is affiliated with the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University, Faculty of Engineering. Her primary research focuses on Industrial Biotechnology, Biocatalysis, and Process Intensification, with expertise in Enzyme Immobilisation and Sustainable Process Engineering. She leads projects exploring novel biocatalytic processes, non-conventional reaction media, and the optimization of enzymatic reactions for industrial applications.
Her research integrates experimental and computational approaches to enhance enzyme performance in non-aqueous solvents like deep eutectic solvents (DES) and lipid-based systems. Projects include developing photocatalytic synthesis methods, fusion enzymes for enzymatic cascades, and novel hydrogel characterization techniques. She has contributed to advancing light-driven sustainable biocatalysis and improving antimicrobial biomaterials.
Key projects include the PHOTOX-f initiative (2025) and PhotoBioCat network (2018-2022), focusing on light-dependent biocatalytic systems and sustainable chemical production. Her work emphasizes industrial applications, environmental impact analysis, and process optimization for scalable biocatalytic solutions.
Award-winning educator and researcher, Professor Kara collaborates internationally and holds a prominent role in training early-stage researchers in sustainable biocatalysis through EU-funded networks. Her labs specialize in enzymatic process development, material characterization, and continuous flow bioreactors.
