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Peter Stephensen Lübeckمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biorefinery Concepts
• Fungal Cell Factories
• Molecular Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Peter Stephensen Lübeck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience at Aalborg University, Faculty of Engineering and Science. His work bridges biotechnology, food science, and sustainable resource utilization, with a strong focus on biorefinery systems and fungal-based solutions for future food and environmental challenges. Research Interests: Biorefinery Concepts: Utilizing membrane filtration and bioprocessing to extract high-value proteins from green biomass such as clover grass and lucerne. Fungal Cell Factories: Engineering fungi like Aspergillus niger and Trichoderma reesei for sustainable production of food ingredients, biochemicals, and bioactive compounds. Molecular Biology: Applying CRISPR-Cas9 and genomic tools for strain improvement and metabolic pathway optimization. Sustainable Food Systems: Developing climate-friendly food technologies through precision fermentation and upcycling of organic side-streams. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a strong shift toward sustainable food innovation, particularly in extracting functional proteins from underutilized green biomass using membrane technology. He is also deeply involved in fungal biotechnology for alternative protein production, emphasizing circular economy principles. Projects like Græs4Food, SvampeMad, and UPCYFUN highlight his interdisciplinary approach integrating food science, environmental engineering, and industrial biotechnology. Scientific Contributions: Active participant in 12 major research projects, including ongoing initiatives funded through 2029. Contributor to 78 research outputs, including journal articles, posters, patents, and datasets. Public engagement through 9 media appearances discussing green transition, food innovation, and climate impact. Advising and Grants: Peter Stephensen Lübeck participates in PhD supervision and collaborates extensively across academic and industrial partners. He is involved in multiple large-scale, externally funded projects focused on sustainable food production and biorefining, such as HfBFood and BioFerment, indicating strong grant acquisition and collaborative leadership. While specific student names are not listed, his involvement in PhD supervision confirms mentoring activities. Laboratories and Research Teams: He works within the Bioresources and Process Engineering research group at Aalborg University, collaborating closely with Professor Mette Lübeck. His work spans interdisciplinary teams involving food scientists, engineers, molecular biologists, and industrial partners, particularly in projects related to fungal fermentation, protein recovery, and green biotechnology.

Javier Alejandro Donoso Quezadaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Extracellular Vesicles
• Exosomes
• Obesity and Metabolic Diseases
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Javier Alejandro Donoso Quezada is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, Denmark. His research centers on extracellular vesicles and their role in intercellular communication within obesity, metabolic diseases, and cancer therapeutics. His academic qualifications include: PhD in Biotechnology (2023), Aalborg University: Focused on exosome-like vesicles in obesity pathophysiology and therapeutic applications. Master of Science in Biotechnology (2019): Researched exosome-mediated delivery of black bean extract for enhanced anticancer bioactivity. Bachelor's in Biotechnology Engineering (2016). Dr. Donoso Quezada's primary expertise lies in extracellular vesicles (exosomes) within biomedicine, utilizing proteomic and metabolomic techniques to investigate obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cancer mechanisms. His work spans fundamental cell biology to therapeutic development, including exosome-based delivery systems for natural compounds and biomarker discovery for liver diseases. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a dual focus: advancing extracellular vesicle applications in metabolic liver diseases (NAFLD/MASLD) and environmental contexts (algal blooms). Key contributions include novel flow cytometry methodologies for vesicle isolation, microencapsulation techniques to enhance phycoerythrin's antiproliferative effects, and biomarker validation for weight loss interventions in steatotic liver disease. He actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across clinical, environmental, and pharmaceutical research domains, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals in health and well-being through innovative biomedical solutions.

• Biotechnology
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Biomass Conversion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Solange I. Mussatto is a Professor and Group Leader at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark. Her work focuses on biomass conversion, biorefinery design, and sustainable bioprocesses, with a strong emphasis on circular economy principles. She leads the BCBT Group (http://www.bcbtgroup.com) and has contributed to over 278 publications, 18 research projects, and 60 academic activities. University: Technical University of Denmark Department: Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine Specializations: Biomass Conversion, Bioprocess Technology, Biochemical Engineering Research interests include valorization of agricultural residues (e.g., brewer's spent grain, sugarcane bagasse), microbial co-cultivation strategies, and development of sustainable biorefinery models. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible consumption & production and climate action. Recent projects involve enhancing microbial performance in biomass fermentation, optimizing bioreactor design, and scaling up bio-based processes. She has supervised numerous PhD students in areas like CO2 conversion, microbial consortia, and biodegradable plastics production. Key Awards: National Women in Engineering Day (2016), Top 2% Global Scientists (2020) Professional Activities: Conference organizing, journal editing, and industry collaboration Labs/Teams: Leads the BCBT Group, collaborating with institutions globally to advance biomass-to-value technologies. Active in initiatives like the DTU Microbes Initiative.

Lucas Sales Queirozمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Food Science
• Food Engineering
• Sustainable Food Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lucas Sales Queiroz serves as an Assistant Professor at the National Food Institute (DTU Food), Technical University of Denmark, focusing on sustainable food production engineering and contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals for responsible consumption and production. His position involves active research leadership in emerging food technologies. His research spans critical areas in food science: Protein functionality and extraction from waste streams Ohmic heating and ultrasonication applications Brewers' spent grain and shrimp by-product valorization Food microstructure analysis (SEM, FTIR, DSC) Clean label food processing Green extraction technology development Recent publications (2025) demonstrate a cohesive trend: leveraging combined non-thermal technologies to enhance protein properties from underutilized sources while minimizing environmental impact. This aligns with his projects targeting circular economy solutions in dairy, plant, and seafood processing. Queiroz actively supervises PhD student R. K. Mikkelsen in the GRAINPEP project (2022-2025) and participates in major grants including SUSTAIN-A-BITE (2025-2028) and REMESS (2021-2024), all funded for sustainable food innovation and by-product utilization. He operates within DTU Food's Research Group for Food Production Engineering, driving collaborative work on minimal-processing technologies for nutrient-dense food products across international networks.

Kah Yean Lumمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Natural Products Chemistry
• Microbial Metabolism
• Structural Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kah Yean Lum is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Section for Microbial and Chemical Ecology and the Bioactive Microbial Small Molecules Center for Microbial Secondary Metabolites. Research focuses on microbial natural products, evidenced by fingerprint topics including NMR Spectroscopy , Single Crystal X-Ray Diffraction , Enzymatic Hydrolysis , and Streptomyces metabolism. Work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and planetary protection. Recent publications (2024–2025) in Nature Communications and ACS Omega demonstrate expertise in genome mining for novel antibiotics, structural characterization of macrolides, and biosynthesis of ansamycin derivatives. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. As a postdoctoral researcher, Lum collaborates within DTU's microbial chemistry ecosystem but no student advisement or grant leadership is specified. Research occurs through the Bioactive Microbial Small Molecules Center, focusing on secondary metabolite discovery from Streptomyces strains like S. hygroscopicus and S. rapamycinicus .

Thomas Edward Whitmarsh-Everissمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Organic Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Edward Whitmarsh-Everiss is a Researcher at the Department of Chemistry , Technical University of Denmark. His work focuses on organic chemistry, biochemistry, and medicinal chemistry, with a specialization in sterol transport proteins and small molecule modulation. Research interests include: Development of pseudo-natural products as transport protein inhibitors Phenotypic profiling of estradiol-inspired compounds Structural analysis of intracellular sterol transport mechanisms Recent publications highlight trends in privileged scaffolds, ring distortion techniques, and biochemical characterization of sterol-related compounds. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and scientific innovation.

Eva Arnspang Christensenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biophysics
• Molecular Biophotonics
• Super-resolution Microscopy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eva Arnspang Christensen is Associate Professor and Head of the Biotechnology Section at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Faculty of Engineering, Department of Green Technology. She also leads the Molecular Biophotonics research group and is an elected member of the Danish Board on Research Misconduct and evaluator for Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowships. Education Ph.D. in Biophysics, University of Southern Denmark (2010) M.Sc. in Molecular Biology & Physics, University of Southern Denmark (2005) B.Sc. in Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark (2003) Research Focus Eva’s work integrates advanced optical microscopy—super-resolution, single-molecule and coherent Raman imaging—with quantitative biophysical analysis to decode membrane organization and receptor dynamics in living cells. She investigates nanoscale lipid domains, G-protein coupled receptors such as the angiotensin II type-1 receptor, and the cellular uptake of nanoparticle drug-delivery systems. Her recent projects extend to label-free chemical imaging of lignocellulosic biomass and epigenetic diagnostics of cancer via methylation-specific qPCR. Publication Trends Since 2021 her 15 most-cited articles revolve around three converging themes: (i) super-resolution mapping of membrane protein nano-organization, (ii) development of optical tools for cancer diagnostics (microsatellite instability, DNA methylation), and (iii) biophysical characterization of therapeutic nanoparticles and bioactive compounds. These works showcase a trajectory from fundamental membrane biophysics to translational applications in oncology and biotechnology. Awards & Honours Villum Young Investigator Grant (DKK 8.1 million, 2018) Carlsberg Postdoctoral Fellowship (2014) FNU Sapere Aude Young Elite Researcher Grant (2013) European Biophysics Congress Poster Prize (2007) Spectral Conflict Competition Winner, Marine Biological Laboratory (2007) Grants & Supervision Eva has attracted > DKK 12 million in competitive funding and currently supervises several post-doctoral researchers and PhD students within the Molecular Biophotonics group. In 2019 she co-designed new BSc and MSc programmes in chemical engineering and biotechnology at SDU. Teaching & Outreach She is programme coordinator and founder of the cross-institutional PhD course “Fluorescence and Photonics” (5 ECTS) and the national MSc course “Bioimaging” (9 ECTS). She has taught first-year physics, biology and mathematics for science and engineering students since 1999 and participates in high-school outreach and media engagement (>40 press contributions).

Lars Duelundمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biophysical chemistry
• Analytical chemistry
• Umami taste
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lars Duelund is a Researcher at the Department of Green Technology (IGT) within University of Southern Denmark , specializing in biophysical and analytical chemistry related to food science and lipid membranes. He contributes to interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of material science and food technology. Education: MSc (cand.scient.) in Physics and Chemistry Research Focus : Umami taste mechanisms and seaweed flavor compounds Lipid membrane biophysics and interactions with bioactive compounds Food microstructure analysis using advanced spectroscopy and microscopy Environmental chemical monitoring techniques Research Output Trends : Recent work spans cannabis chemotype analysis (Raman spectroscopy), umami flavor chemistry in seaweeds and processed meats, lipid membrane dynamics, and food texture characterization. His projects often integrate analytical chemistry with sensory science and material physics. Academic Leadership : Supervises multiple student projects including: K. V. Christensen on cannabis terpene analysis (2021-2022) R. El-Houri on cannabinoid extraction and cyclooxygenase inhibition assays (2019-2020) Collaborative Projects : Active participant in NANOCHEM – Ultrahigh resolution chemical characterisation (2022-2028), investigating nanoscale chemical properties of eutectic systems and phase change materials with applications in food science and membrane biophysics.

Grazielle Náthia Nevesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Food Science
• Food Technology
• Protein Extraction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Grazielle Náthia Neves is a postdoctoral researcher at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark. Her work focuses on food science and technology, particularly on extracting bioactive compounds and proteins from plant sources using green technologies like supercritical CO2, ultrasound, and microwave processing. She contributes to research areas aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, including sustainable food systems and responsible consumption. Key Research Areas: Food processing technologies, bioactive compounds, legume proteins, starch digestibility, natural colorants, and sustainable methods. Recent Work Trends: Optimization of green extraction techniques (supercritical, microwave, ultrasound), techno-functional properties of flours, and characterization of bioactives in underutilized crops (breadfruit, lupin, seaweed).

Lars Ove Dragstedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioactive compounds in food
• Metabolomics
• Biomarkers for food intake
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lars Ove Dragsted is a Professor and head of section for Preventive and Clinical Nutrition at the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen. He has established himself as a leading researcher in food biomarkers and metabolomics, with a particular focus on developing methods to objectively measure dietary intake and its health effects. His educational background includes an M.Sc. in Biochemistry (1981) and a Ph.D. in Biochemical Toxicology (1994). His career trajectory shows a steady progression from chemist at the Danish Institute of Occupational Health through various research leadership positions to his current professorship. Dragsted's research primarily focuses on bioactive compounds in food that can prevent or alter the risk of lifestyle diseases. His work spans from early studies on health effects of fruits, vegetables, and organoselenium compounds to his current emphasis on developing and applying biomarkers for food intake and health effects. He has established an LC-MS based metabolomics platform and an experimental bio-bank that serves as the foundation for his current research. His approach integrates metabolomics with human studies, including dietary intervention trials, environmental studies, and biobank-based cohort investigations. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward developing objective methods for dietary assessment through metabolomics, with particular attention to alcohol, beer, and general food intake biomarkers. These works bridge analytical chemistry with nutritional science, creating tools that improve the quality of nutritional epidemiology and intervention studies. Semper Ardens grant from the Carlsberg Foundation for biomarker development Marie Sklodowska Curie postdoc grant for food intake biomarkers NIH foundation funding for the MACH15 study on alcohol effects Dragsted supervises graduate and post-graduate students in nutrition, metabolomics, biochemistry, and toxicology related to bioactive food components. His research is supported by numerous grants including the Carlsberg Foundation, NIH, and European Commission projects like FoodBAll and ENPADASI. He leads several major research initiatives including FoodBAll (Food Biomarker Alliance) and ENPADASI (Data Sharing Initiative), which aim to improve dietary assessment methods and data sharing in nutritional science. His laboratory has established an LC-MS based metabolomics platform that serves as a core facility for biomarker research.

• Biochemistry
• Enzymology
• Plant Biomass Degradation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Søren Brander is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Forest and Bioresources. His research primarily focuses on lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) and related enzymatic processes involved in plant biomass degradation. Dr. Brander's research interests span several key areas in biochemistry and enzymology: Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) structure and function Copper-containing enzymes and metalloprotein biochemistry Plant biomass degradation mechanisms Enzyme kinetics and inhibition Development of novel enzyme assays for biotechnological applications Protein modification and regulation His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on LPMOs, with particular emphasis on their inhibition mechanisms, assay development, and structural characterization. His 2023 publication in Nature Communications on the seven-transmembrane methyltransferase catalyzing N-terminal histidine methylation of LPMOs represents significant contribution to understanding enzyme regulation. The 2021 review article in Biochemical Society Transactions with 45 citations highlights his expertise in the field and serves as an important reference for researchers working on histidine-brace copper proteins. Dr. Brander has received considerable attention for his work, with multiple publications garnering substantial citations and mentions across academic platforms. His research has practical implications for biotechnology, particularly in developing more efficient methods for biomass conversion. Dr. Brander collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, with notable collaborations evident in his publication record. His work bridges fundamental biochemistry with practical applications in biotechnology and bioenergy.

Huiling Muمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Drug Delivery
• Lipid Biochemistry
• Nanoparticles
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Huiling Mu is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. She has held this position since 2009, following previous academic roles as Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (2001-2009) and Assistant Professor in Biochemistry and Nutrition (1996-2000). Her research focuses on lipid biochemistry and pharmaceutical applications, particularly the relationship between lipid structures and their impact on drug/nutrient delivery systems. Research Interests: Dr. Mu specializes in molecular interactions of excipients, development of topical drug delivery systems, and characterization of lipid-based nanocarriers. Her work integrates: Formulation strategies for nanoparticles and microparticles In vitro and in vivo evaluation methodologies Advanced analytical techniques for system characterization Design of pH-responsive and hybrid delivery systems Her publications consistently explore innovations in lipid nanotechnology, buccal/sublingual delivery, and functional lipid design. With over 153 research outputs including 137 journal articles and 9 reviews, her scholarly work demonstrates sustained focus on: Nanocarrier optimization (cubosomes, hexosomes, SLNs) Novel delivery systems for peptides and poorly soluble drugs Biorelevant evaluation methodologies Plant-derived therapeutic applications Professional Activities: Dr. Mu serves as referee for >20 international journals including Nature Communications and Biomaterials , and evaluates grant applications for funding bodies in Israel, Netherlands, China, and Ireland. She teaches courses in Kemiske principper, Pharmaceutics and Drug Development, and Bachelor projects.

Irini Paterakiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Plant Biochemistry
• Terpenoid Biosynthesis
• Metabolic Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Irini Pateraki is a PhD Assistant Professor and currently serves as a senior scientist/special consultant in the Section for Plant Biochemistry within the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Her research focuses on elucidating biosynthetic pathways of high-value bioactive terpenoids and developing sustainable production methods for compounds beneficial to human wellbeing. Dr. Pateraki's educational background includes: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural University of Athens, Greece (1992) Diploma for Specialized Post-graduate studies in Horticulture Science and Technology from Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania, Greece (1993) Ph.D. from Group of Biotechnology of Pharmaceutical Plants, Lab of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2007) Her research centers on plant specialized metabolites, particularly terpenoids, which represent the largest and most diverse class of plant compounds. Dr. Pateraki employs advanced technologies including transcriptomics, metabolomics, and biochemical tools to elucidate biosynthetic pathways of high-value bioactive terpenoids. A significant focus is placed on understanding regulatory points of terpenoid biosynthesis and implementing these findings for heterologous production of high-value compounds through sustainable and environmentally friendly methods, with special emphasis on plant-based and light-driven heterologous biosynthesis. Dr. Pateraki's research group has made significant scientific contributions, including elucidating the entire forskolin biosynthetic pathway and functionally expressing it in yeast cells, which produced forskolin titers at approximately 40 mg/L. Her work also includes identifying enzymes involved in pathways of ingenol angelate, ginkgolides, dopaminergic diterpenoids, and triptolide. Currently, her group is profiling diterpenoid composition across approximately 300 species of the Australian desert plant genus Eremophila and elucidating pathways for target diterpenoids based on observed bioactivities. Her notable scientific achievements include: Marie Curie Fellow (IEF) Dr. Pateraki has published extensively with 47 research outputs. Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in combinatorial biochemistry, enzyme engineering, and heterologous production systems. She has successfully demonstrated the modular nature of terpenoid biosynthetic pathways, enabling the production of novel compounds not found in nature, and has developed light-driven heterologous biosynthesis systems using photosynthetic organisms like algae and cyanobacteria. She leads the High-Value Phytochemicals research group at the University of Copenhagen, focusing on sustainable production of bioactive compounds with pharmaceutical applications. Her work bridges fundamental plant science with practical applications for producing valuable compounds with medicinal properties.

Rodrigo Pinheiro Bastosمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Restoration Ecology
• Soil Science
• Forestry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rodrigo Pinheiro Bastos is a Research Assistant and Guest Researcher at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management within the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. He is currently pursuing his PhD at the same institution, focusing on ecological restoration processes based on soil parameters, biomass, and ecophysiology in formerly degraded lands in the Amazon forest and Denmark. His educational background includes: Bachelor of Forestry Engineering, Universidade de Brasília (2008) M.Sc. in Tropical Forest Sciences, National Institute of Amazonia Researchers (2011) PhD candidate, University of Copenhagen (current) Bastos's research interests span Restoration Ecology, Soil Science, Forestry, and Carbon Sequestration, with a geographic focus on the Amazon forest. His work aims to understand and restore degraded ecosystems through interdisciplinary approaches that integrate soil science, plant physiology, and forest management. His 7 recent publications (2014-2022) reflect a strong trend in applying restoration ecology to degraded lands in the Amazon and Denmark. Key themes include soil attribute recovery, biomass production, and carbon sequestration in plantation systems. The work bridges tropical and temperate forest management, with an emphasis on sustainable land use and climate change mitigation. Scientific awards: None reported. As a PhD candidate, Rodrigo Pinheiro Bastos is not advising graduate students. He has been involved in a Danish research project aimed at transferring restoration techniques to Brazil, as reported in 2017, which provided funding for his collaborative work. He is a member of the Forest and Landscape Ecology research group within the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, and actively collaborates with institutions in Brazil, particularly on Amazon forest restoration projects.

• Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Plant Biochemistry
• Molecular Modeling
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mohammed Saddik Motawie serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, specifically within the Section for Plant Biochemistry. He leads research activities in organic synthesis within the Plant Plasticity Center, focusing on the chemical aspects of plant biochemistry and specialized metabolism. Dr. Motawie's research spans molecular models and synthetic organic chemistry with particular emphasis on chemical synthesis and structural characterization of nucleosides, nucleotides, and carbohydrates. His work sits at the interface of organic chemistry and biology, where he develops complex oligosaccharides for biochemical studies of starch biosynthesis and degradation. He also synthesizes oligosaccharides for gene discovery in bioactive plant glycopolymer biosynthesis, with special attention to cyanogenic glucosides, hydroxynitrile glucosides, and their intermediates for elucidating biosynthetic pathways and enzymatic activities involved in producing bioactive natural products in plants. His recent publication record demonstrates significant contributions to understanding plant specialized metabolism across diverse species. Motawie's work bridges chemical synthesis with plant molecular biology, particularly in areas related to cyanogenic glucosides, oxime biosynthesis, and the production of bioactive compounds with potential pharmaceutical applications. His research has implications for both fundamental plant science and applied biotechnology, including agricultural improvement and drug development. Dr. Motawie's research group is highly collaborative, with extensive international partnerships reflected in his co-authorship on publications spanning multiple continents. His work on plant specialized metabolism has generated considerable attention in the scientific community, as evidenced by citations across various platforms and media coverage of his discoveries.