Vincent Eijsink

Vincent Eijsink is a Professor of Biochemistry at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Faculty of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science. He has been a faculty member since 1993 and holds a leadership role in both research and academic governance, serving on the University Board and Faculty Board. He leads the Protein Engineering and Proteomics (PEP) research group and is a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.

His research spans biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, enzymology, proteomics, and industrial biotechnology, with a strong focus on enzymes, proteins, microbiomes, and bioprocesses. The PEP group investigates both fundamental mechanisms and applied industrial applications, particularly in biomass conversion and enzyme engineering. His work integrates microbiological systems with biochemical and structural approaches to understand and optimize enzymatic degradation of recalcitrant polysaccharides.

The 15 most recent publications (2020–2022) reflect a consistent focus on lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs), oxidative degradation of cellulose and chitin, hydrogen peroxide dynamics, enzyme kinetics, and biocatalytic applications. These works appear in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications, ACS Catalysis, and Journal of Biological Chemistry, emphasizing themes in sustainable biotechnology, enzyme synergy, and green chemistry.

Scientific recognition includes membership in the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. His research is supported by major national and international funders including the Research Council of Norway, EU (Horizon & ERC), and the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Vincent Eijsink actively mentors researchers through his leadership of a large collaborative group with Gustav Vaaje-Kolstad. His research is embedded in major initiatives such as SFI-Industrial Biotechnology, FME-Bio4Fuels, SFI-Foods of Norway, and national infrastructure platforms NorBioLab and NAPI. He contributes to teaching in courses including Experimental Biochemistry (KJB201), Protein Chemistry (KJB310), Proteomics (KJB320), and Applied Biocatalysis and Biorefining (BIO335).

The PEP group operates as a dynamic research team focused on protein engineering, enzymology, and industrial applications. It participates in multiple collaborative centers and infrastructure platforms, fostering interdisciplinary research in biocatalysis and sustainable bioprocessing.