Yaseen Mottiar

Yaseen Mottiar is an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Science, specializing in Plant Biotechnology with a focus on plant cell walls and lignin biochemistry. His research explores lignin modification, metabolic engineering, and biorefinery applications. Current projects investigate lignin acylation mechanisms, genetic regulation of cell wall components, and sustainable biomass conversion technologies.

Research interests include:

• Lignin biosynthesis pathways
• Plant cell wall engineering
• Biorefinery feedstock optimization
• Genetic manipulation of poplar and willow species

Recent publications emphasize structural analysis of lignin-pectin interactions, novel enzyme localization techniques, and innovative approaches to lignin polymerization. His work bridges fundamental plant biology with applied biotechnology solutions for sustainable bioresource development.

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