Xavier Biarnés Fontal

Xavier Biarnés Fontal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at IQS School of Engineering. He is actively involved in research and teaching within the GQBB – Biological and Biotechnological Chemistry group, contributing to PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s programs in Bioengineering and Biotechnology.

Research Interests: His work focuses on structural bioinformatics, molecular modeling of biomolecules, rational enzyme design, and atomistic-level simulation of biological processes. He integrates computational and experimental approaches to advance biocatalysis and glycobiology.

Recent Publications: His latest articles (2024–2025) emphasize computational enzyme engineering, substrate promiscuity, and biotechnological applications of peroxidases and glycosyltransferases. These works reflect a strong trend in computational tools for protein engineering and glycoenzyme design.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants: Dr. Biarnés is actively involved in multiple research projects, including national and institutional grants such as GLYCOENGIN and BINDSCAN 2.0, where he serves as Principal Investigator or key researcher. He contributes to PhD training and research supervision, though specific student names are not listed.

Labs and Teams: He is a core member of the GQBB research group, which focuses on protein and enzyme analysis, therapeutic targeting, and biocatalysis applications in microorganisms.