جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Wusheng Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Translational Genomics
• Plant Bioengineering
• CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Editing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wusheng Liu is an Associate Professor in Translational Genomics and Plant Bioengineering at the Department of Horticultural Science , North Carolina State University. His laboratory focuses on three core research areas: 1) developing non-GMO CRISPR/Cas9 delivery systems for crop editing, 2) molecular mechanisms of agronomic traits (bacterial wilt resistance, seed size, lycopene content), and 3) crop trait engineering via genetic engineering and gene editing. The lab also explores computational tools for de novo motif discovery and synthetic promoter engineering. Education: PhD in Botany, University of Tennessee MS in Botany, Northeast Forestry University BS in Landscape Architecture, Northeast Forestry University Teaching: Dr. Liu instructs HS/GN/CS 720 Molecular Biology in Plant Breeding during spring semesters. Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes CRISPR applications in Brassica species (e.g., Bok choy, Chinese cabbage), soybean disease resistance via genomic approaches, and engineered bioconfinement strategies (e.g., cleistogamy in Camelina). Synthetic promoters and transcription factor networks are key tools in his lab's genetic engineering pipeline. Lab Activities: Currently seeking postdoctoral researchers and graduate students. The lab prioritizes plant transformation optimization and translational bioengineering solutions for agricultural challenges.

• Protein Engineering
• Enzymology
• Carbohydrate Biochemistry
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Antoni Planas Sauter is a Full Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at IQS School of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull. He serves as the Manager of the GQBB (Biological Chemistry and Biotechnology Group) and is an Academic at the Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona. His career spans over three decades in academia and research, with significant contributions to enzyme engineering and carbohydrate biochemistry. Dr. Planas Sauter's educational background includes a PhD in Chemical Engineering from IQS (1987), a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UAB (1987), and post-doctoral training at the University of California, Berkeley (1988-1989). His research interests focus on protein engineering, enzymology of carbohydrate-active enzymes, therapeutic targets in infectious diseases, biocatalysis, and metabolic engineering in microorganisms. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on enzyme engineering, particularly related to chitin, chitosan, and carbohydrate-active enzymes. The research shows consistent development in computational tools for enzyme engineering, structural analysis of multimodular enzymes, and applications of engineered enzymes in agriculture, biomedicine, and industrial biotechnology. His work bridges fundamental biochemistry with practical applications across multiple sectors. Scientific recognition includes: Emyl Fischer Award 2013 by the European Carbohydrate Organization Elected Academician of the Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona (2019-) President of the European Carbohydrate Organization (2017-2019) President of the Specialized Group on Carbohydrates, Royal Spanish Society of Chemistry (2021-) Dr. Planas Sauter has led numerous research projects including CROP-SAFE, PaCosValor, GLYCODESIGN, and GLYCOENGIN, securing funding from the European Commission and other major research agencies. He serves as Principal Researcher for the GQBB group, which focuses on protein and enzyme analysis, therapeutic targets, and enzyme applications in biocatalysis and biotechnology. His leadership extends to directing the Department of Bioengineering (2007-2018) and heading the Biochemistry Laboratory since 1993. The GQBB research group under his coordination maintains strong international collaborations across Europe and beyond, particularly in the fields of carbohydrate-active enzymes and their applications. Current projects focus on environmentally-friendly agricultural solutions, bioproduction of tailored oligosaccharides, and glycoenzyme engineering for biomedical applications.

Margalida Artigues Claderaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mass Spectrometry
• Metabolomics
• Lipidomics
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Margalida Artigues Cladera is a Professor with a PhD in the Department of Analytical and Applied Chemistry at IQS School of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull. She currently serves as Head of the IQS-SCIEX Demo Lab and is actively involved in the EQBA (Electrochemistry and Bioanalysis) Research Group. Her educational background includes a PhD in Chemistry (2019), Master in Analytical Chemistry (2014), and Bachelor in Chemistry (2013), all from Universitat Ramon Llull. PhD in Chemistry (2019, URL) Master in Analytical Chemistry (2014, URL) Bachelor in Chemistry (2013, URL) Dr. Artigues Cladera's research focuses on advanced analytical techniques, particularly in mass spectrometry applications. Her work spans metabolomics, lipidomics, proteomics, and biosensor development. She specializes in identification of unknown compounds through targeted and untargeted mass spectrometry analysis, with applications in biomedical and environmental contexts. Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in hydrogel fabrication, dietary supplement safety, cancer therapy delivery systems, and microalgal biotechnology. The research output shows a strong interdisciplinary approach combining analytical chemistry with biomedical applications, particularly in developing novel analytical methodologies for complex biological systems. Dr. Artigues Cladera leads multiple research projects including the IQS lipidomics platform development and participates in the CERTERA consortium for advanced therapy drugs. Her work has established her as a specialist in mass spectrometry applications across diverse fields from food safety to cancer therapeutics. As Head of the IQS-SCIEX Demo Lab, she oversees the development of cutting-edge analytical infrastructure for lipidomics research. Her collaborative work extends to multiple research groups and institutions, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary connections in the biomedical and analytical chemistry fields.

Mª Victoria Codera Pastorمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Sustainability
• Chemical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Mª Victoria Codera Pastor is an Assistant Professor at the IQS School of Engineering , part of the Universitat Ramon Llull (URL University) , affiliated with the Department of Analytical and Applied Chemistry . She contributes to the GESPA – Engineering and Simulation of Environmental Processes Group , focusing on sustainable chemical engineering solutions. Ph.D. in Bioengineering (2015, URL) MSc. in Research in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (2009, URL) Degree in Chemistry (2008, URL) Her research spans environmental sustainability , deep eutectic solvents , polysaccharide synthesis , and chemical process optimization . Recent work explores sustainable refrigerant waste management and thermophysical characterization of solvents. She collaborates multidisciplinary teams combining chemical engineering , biotechnology , and advanced chemical analysis . Publication Trends : Recent articles emphasize deep eutectic solvents for hydrofluorocarbon separation , process simulation , and environmental sustainability . Earlier work focused on cellulose derivatives and biomacromolecule synthesis . Affiliations : GESPA Research Group (2022–2025) IQS School of Engineering (URL University) Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca (AGAUR) grant recipient

• Glycomics
• Glycobiology
• Molecular Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zhang Yang is a Guest researcher at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Glycomics Program, University of Copenhagen, based at the Panum Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark. Dr. Yang's research focuses on the complex world of glycobiology and its applications in understanding fundamental biological processes. Dr. Yang's primary research interests include: Glycomics and Glycobiology Protein glycosylation and sulfation mechanisms Chemokine receptor function and regulation Glycan-protein interactions Structural aspects of glycosylation enzymes Therapeutic applications of glycoengineering Analysis of Dr. Yang's recent publications reveals a cohesive research program centered on how specific glycan structures (particularly sulfated glycans or "glyco-sulfo barcodes") regulate protein function and cellular interactions. The work spans from fundamental structural biology to translational applications, including enzyme replacement therapies and antiviral compounds. A notable pattern is the investigation of how precise glycan modifications affect biological recognition processes. Dr. Yang's research has garnered significant attention in the scientific community: 47 total research outputs documented Featured in high-impact journals including PNAS, Nature Communications, and ACS Central Science Picked up by 4 news outlets Referenced in 1 patent Extensive social media engagement (47 X posts for one article) Hundreds of reads on academic platforms like Mendeley Dr. Yang maintains strong collaborative relationships with leading researchers including Clausen, H., Narimatsu, Y., and Vakhrushev, S. Y., indicating integration within the international glycomics community. The research demonstrates both theoretical significance in understanding glycan-mediated biological processes and practical applications for therapeutic development.

Geert-Jan Boonsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Glycoconjugate Synthesis
• Chemical Biology
• Glycobiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Geert-Jan Boons serves as the UGA Foundation Distinguished Professor in Biochemical Sciences at the University of Georgia's Department of Chemistry and Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (CCRC), while also holding a secondary appointment as Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicinal and Biological Chemistry at Utrecht University (Netherlands). His educational background includes a First Degree (equivalent to M.S.) in Chemistry from Leiden University (1987), followed by a Ph.D. in Synthetic Carbohydrate Chemistry from the same institution (1991) under Prof. J.H. van Boom. Postdoctoral training was completed at Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge with Prof. S.V. Ley. Boons' research focuses on overcoming glycoscience limitations through chemical and chemoenzymatic synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. His laboratory develops innovative methodologies using minimal building blocks for efficient assembly of N- and O-glycans, ganglio-oligosaccharides, heparan sulfates, tumor-associated antigens, and bacterial capsular polysaccharides. A hallmark of his work involves applying synthesized glycans to study infectious, immunological, and inflammatory processes at the molecular level, leading to therapeutic applications including fully synthetic immuno-modulators, vaccines for epithelial cancers, and glycomimetic drugs. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant themes in virology (particularly SARS-CoV-2 and influenza receptor mechanisms), autoimmune disorder research (Guillain-Barré syndrome), and technological advances in automated glycan synthesis platforms. His work consistently bridges chemical synthesis with biomedical applications, emphasizing glycan roles in disease mechanisms and therapeutic development. Creativity in Carbohydrate Science Award (European Carbohydrate Association, 2003) Horace Isbell Award (American Chemical Society, 2004) Roy L. Whistler International Award (International Carbohydrate Organization, 2014) Hudson Award (2015) Cope Mid-Career Scholar Award (ACS, 2016) Boons maintains an active research group with five graduate students and leads multiple laboratory spaces at CCRC (rooms 1014, 1023, 1095, 1101, 3044). His work is supported by significant grant funding enabling the development of glycan microarrays, vaccine candidates, and visualization techniques for glycoconjugates in living cells. The Boons Group website details ongoing projects in glycomimetic drug development and chemoenzymatic synthesis automation.

• Cancer Metabolism
• Ovarian Cancer Research
• Immunotherapy
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Dr. RJ Zielinski is a Professor in the Department of Experimental Therapeutics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he leads research at the intersection of cancer metabolism, immunology, and drug development. His work spans multiple cancer types including ovarian cancer, glioblastoma, and osteosarcoma. Dr. Zielinski's research focuses on understanding and targeting cancer metabolism, particularly glycolysis pathways and glycosylation patterns that influence tumor growth and immune evasion. His laboratory investigates how metabolic inhibitors can be used to enhance existing cancer therapies, with special emphasis on overcoming treatment resistance. Key areas include the development of novel antimetabolite compounds, understanding the role of glycosylation in immune checkpoint blockade, and improving drug delivery across tissue-blood barriers. Analysis of Dr. Zielinski's recent publications reveals a strong focus on translational cancer research with immediate clinical implications. His work connects basic metabolic science with therapeutic applications, particularly in developing strategies to overcome treatment resistance in ovarian cancer and glioblastoma. The research spans from chemical synthesis of novel compounds to preclinical validation in cancer models. Dr. Zielinski maintains active collaborations with multiple institutions and receives funding for his innovative research on cancer metabolism and therapeutic development. His laboratory provides training opportunities for postdoctoral fellows and graduate students interested in cancer biology and drug development. His research group focuses on developing novel therapeutic approaches targeting cancer metabolism, with particular emphasis on glycolysis inhibitors, glycosylation modifiers, and radiolabeled antibody technologies. The laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach combining biochemistry, molecular biology, medicinal chemistry, and preclinical cancer models.

• Microbiology
• Food Safety
• Biotechnology
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Judit Krisch serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Food Engineering at the University of Szeged's Faculty of Engineering, where she has maintained continuous academic engagement since 2005. Holding a PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology awarded in 1998 by the University of Szeged (then József Attila University), she integrates teaching with research focused on food safety and environmental biotechnology. Her academic foundation includes a 1985 Biology degree from the same institution. Her research program investigates critical intersections of microbiology and food systems, particularly examining microbial enzyme applications, pesticide degradation pathways in agricultural environments, and natural antimicrobial compounds from plants. She has systematically explored soil microorganism responses to pesticide mobility and isolated fungicide-resistant microorganisms from wheat surfaces, generating practical insights for sustainable agriculture. Her work on essential oil antimicrobial properties in food matrices directly addresses contemporary food preservation challenges. Publication trends from 1995-2011 reveal an evolution from foundational biotechnological methods—such as cell immobilization for ethanol and acetic acid fermentation—to applied food safety research, including enzyme characterization for industrial use and natural preservative efficacy testing. This trajectory demonstrates consistent methodological rigor across environmental microbiology, food chemistry, and bioprocess engineering disciplines. Dr. Krisch actively secures competitive research funding, including Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture (FVM) projects on functional food development, National Research Office (ETT) grants for enzyme-based functional foods, and cross-border initiatives with Serbia and Mongolia targeting xenobiotic bioremediation and novel antimicrobial combinations. Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate instruction in food microbiology, biochemistry, and food safety, supplemented by practical laboratory supervision for medical technicians and food science students. She maintains professional affiliations with the Hungarian Biological Society, Mycological Society, and Food Science Association.

• Plant Glycobiology
• Starch Biosynthesis
• Crop Bioengineering
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Bent L Petersen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in the Section for Plant Glycobiology. His research integrates molecular biology and biochemistry to address fundamental questions in plant science. His primary research interests focus on plant glycobiology , starch biosynthesis mechanisms , and genome editing applications for crop improvement. Current projects investigate potato domestication using wild Solanum species, CRISPR-based optimization for stress resilience, and structural analysis of starch granules for nutritional applications. His work bridges basic science with agricultural innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent publication trends (2024-2025) demonstrate concentrated expertise in potato genomics and starch engineering, with significant contributions to Nature Communications , The Plant Cell , and carbohydrate-focused journals. Key themes include genome editing protocol development, abiotic stress response mechanisms, and starch structural characterization for food science applications. Scientific collaborations span international networks as evidenced by multi-institutional publications, though no specific awards or fellowships are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Petersen actively supervises research through co-authorship with junior scientists on genome editing projects and stress physiology studies, contributing to the training of next-generation plant biologists. His laboratory maintains strong industry and academic partnerships focused on crop bioengineering solutions. Based at Thorvaldsensvej 40 in Frederiksberg, his research group operates within the Plant Glycobiology Section, leveraging advanced molecular and imaging facilities for plant science innovation.

Adélaïde Raguinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Biophysics
• Stochastic Modeling
• Plant Cell Wall Biosynthesis and Degradation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Adélaïde Raguin leads the Computational and Theoretical Biophysics research group within the Institute for Computational Cell Biology at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf's Department of Computer Science. She established her independent third-party funded research team in 2021 after postdoctoral work at University of Aberdeen and Heinrich Heine University. Her group develops advanced stochastic simulation methods to investigate mesoscopic biological systems with emphasis on plant polysaccharides, protein synthesis regulation, and cytoskeletal transport. Her primary research interests focus on the dynamics of complex biological polymers , particularly plant cell wall biosynthesis/degradation, starch biogenesis, glycogen granule formation, and protein synthesis regulation. Using computational biophysics approaches, her team bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation to understand how molecular structure interplays with enzymatic processes in systems like lignocellulose saccharification and starch granule formation. Key methodologies include stochastic simulations of collective transport processes and development of predictive tools for biological systems. The group's publication trends reveal strong focus on plant biomass conversion (40% of recent work), macromolecular dynamics (30%), and translation regulation (20%), with increasing emphasis on software tool development for experimentalists. Recent outputs include the PREDIG web application for saccharification prediction and ExpressInHost for codon optimization. Dr. Raguin actively supervises multiple PhD and Master's students while leading the Stochastic Models of Biological Systems module in the Computer Science Master's program. Her research is supported by major grants from CEPLAS, BioSC, DFG, and BMBF, including the OptiCellu project for sustainable cellulose fiber production and EtransColi for bacterial stress response studies. Her laboratory maintains strong collaborations with experimental groups through the CEPLAS Cluster of Excellence and develops open-source software tools including: ExpressInHost: Codon tuning for recombinant protein expression PREDIG: Web application for plant biomass saccharification modeling Glycogen granule biogenesis simulation tools Whole-translatome protein production models

Niels-Ulrik Frigaardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Photosynthetic microorganisms
• Cyanobacteria
• CO2 fixation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Niels-Ulrik Frigaard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science, specializing in Marine Biology. His research laboratory focuses on the ecophysiology and bioengineering of photosynthetic microorganisms including cyanobacteria, microalgae, and anoxygenic phototrophic bacteria. His research interests center on photosynthetic mechanisms, CO 2 metabolism, and metabolic strategies of photosynthetic microbes. Frigaard investigates how these organisms can be utilized for practical applications in CO 2 capture and biosynthesis of metabolites including pigments, sugars, and other compounds. His methodologies integrate genetic and physiological techniques with biochemical and molecular analyses applied to both laboratory cultures and natural/engineered microbial communities. His publication portfolio demonstrates significant contributions to photobiotechnology, with research spanning from fundamental photosynthetic mechanisms to applied biotechnology. Recent work shows increasing focus on carbon capture applications and metabolic engineering of cyanobacteria for bioproduct synthesis. Dr. Frigaard maintains an active research program with substantial scholarly output, as evidenced by numerous high-impact publications and citations across diverse platforms including Scopus, Mendeley, and Wikipedia. His work has been featured in major news outlets and referenced in patents, indicating significant real-world impact. He leads the Frigaard Lab at the University of Copenhagen, which investigates photosynthetic microorganisms through integrated approaches combining genetic manipulation with physiological and biochemical analyses. The lab maintains strong collaborative networks across multiple countries and research domains.