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Marc Carnicer Herasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Metabolic Engineering
• Bioprocess Development
• Microbial Physiology
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Marc Carnicer Heras is an Assistant Professor at the Bioengineering Department of the IQS School of Engineering, Ramon Llull University. His research focuses on metabolic engineering, bioprocess development, and microbial physiology with applications in industrial biotechnology and sustainable production of high-value compounds. He leads or collaborates in multiple research projects, including CROPSAFE (environmentally-friendly agriculture), GLYCOENGIN (glycoenzyme engineering), and paCOSVALOR (chitosan oligosaccharide production). His work integrates genomic analysis, metabolic pathway optimization, and bioprocess scale-up strategies. Recent research highlights include developing genetic tools for chloroplast engineering in microalgae, optimizing vitamin B12 production in Propionibacterium freudenreichii, and analyzing metabolic landscapes of methylotrophic bacteria. His contributions span synthetic biology, bioreactor design, and systems biology approaches to improve industrial microbial strains. Grants/Projects : CROPSAFE (EU), GLYCOENGIN (2023-2026), paCOSVALOR (2022-2024) Key Research Themes : Industrial strain engineering, metabolomics, continuous bioprocess systems

Yanyan Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Flavor Chemistry
• Food Biotechnology
• Aroma Characterization
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Yanyan Zhang is a Professor and Director of the Department of Flavor Chemistry at the University of Hohenheim. Her research focuses on aroma characterization, natural flavor production through biotechnology, and sensory quality improvement in foods and beverages. Research utilizes advanced techniques including GC-MS-Olfactometry and SAFE extraction to identify key flavor compounds and their formation pathways. Current projects explore fungal fermentation for novel non-alcoholic beverages and valorization of agricultural byproducts. Awards include the DECHEMA Young Scientist Award and Nestlé Silver Award for Flavor Science. Zhang serves on editorial boards and leads international research collaborations in food biotechnology.

Vincenzo Carnevaleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Statistical Physics
• Machine Learning
• Protein Structure-Function Relations
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Vincenzo Carnevale is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Temple University's College of Science and Technology. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Physics from the University of Pisa and a Ph.D. from SISSA in Trieste, Italy. His research group focuses on statistical physics and machine learning to study sequence-structure-function relations in proteins, epistasis in molecular evolution, and self-organization in biomolecules. Key themes include how interactions drive collective phenomena and emergent behaviors in biological systems, with a long-term goal of understanding electrical signaling in excitable cells. Recent work spans computational approaches in medical applications (e.g., AI in obstetrics-gynecology diagnostics), lipid-ion channel interactions, and genotype imputation algorithms. His methods include molecular dynamics simulations, Monte Carlo techniques, and deep learning frameworks. Carnevale has no listed scientific awards, but his work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaborations at the interface of physics, biology, and computer science. He contributes to programs like Molecular and Cellular Biology and maintains a lab focused on theoretical/computational biology.

Arthur J. Ragauskasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biorefining
• Lignocellulosic Biomass Conversion
• Biofuels
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Arthur J. Ragauskas is the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Biorefining and Acting Department Head in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Tennessee, with a complementary appointment in the Department of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries. He is affiliated with Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Energy and Environmental Sciences Directorate. Education: PhD (1985) and BS (1980) in Chemistry from the University of Western Ontario. His research focuses on sustainable bioresources, lignocellulosic biomass conversion, biofuels, and upcycling waste plastics. He leads a team of graduate students, postdocs, and researchers, with over 488 publications. Research Interests: Biorefining, lignin valorization, nanolignocellulosics, green chemistry, and bio-based materials. He explores novel technologies for biomass fractionation, enzymatic hydrolysis, and biorefinery integration. Awards: 2024 Lithuanian Global Award, 2022 RSC Environment Prize, 2018 Royal Society of Chemistry Fellow, 2012 AAAS Fellow, and 2008 Fulbright Chair in Alternative Energy. Grants & Collaboration: Sponsored by NSF, USDA, DOE, and industry consortia. He advises on global initiatives, including the U.S. DOE’s Bio Energy Science Center (BESC). Labs & Teams: Directs interdisciplinary research labs focused on biomass conversion, catalytic processes, and sustainable materials. Active in editorships and advisory roles globally.

Semra Kocabıyıkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Mechanisms of Protein Thermostability
• Molecular Chaperones
• Proteasome Function
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Semra Kocabıyık is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Middle East Technical University (METU). Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms of protein stability, molecular chaperones (e.g., small heat-shock proteins), proteasome function, and stress responses in thermoacidophilic archaea, particularly Thermoplasma volcanium. She has contributed to improving enzyme stability and recovery under stress conditions using molecular chaperones. Education: B.Sc. in Agriculture, Ankara University (1972–1977) M.Sc. in Biological Sciences, METU (1980–1982) Ph.D. in Biology, METU (1982–1986) Postdoc, Department of Biology, University of Louisville, USA (1990–1992) Research Interests: Her work integrates biochemistry, molecular biology, and structural biology to study protein stability, stress adaptation in archaea, and enzyme engineering. Key areas include small heat-shock proteins, proteasome regulation, and applications of molecular chaperones in biotechnology. Publications: Recent articles highlight advancements in protein engineering, archaeal stress responses, and structural dynamics of chaperones, reflecting her expertise in extremophile biology and protein function. Achievements: With 95 publications, 139 WoS citations, and 44 thesis advisories, her contributions span academia and biotech applications. Labs & Collaborations: Her lab focuses on archaeal molecular machines and employs techniques like microarray analysis, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), and molecular cloning.

Ian Carter-O'Connellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biochemistry
• ADP-ribosylation
• Cancer Biology
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Ian Carter-O'Connell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Santa Clara University, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on understanding the role of ADP-ribosylation in human physiology and disease, particularly in cancer. He holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Harvard University and a B.A. in Biochemistry from The Colorado College. Research Interests: Dr. Carter-O'Connell's lab investigates ADP-ribosylation mechanisms in cellular processes such as signal transduction, gene regulation, and cancer progression. Using biochemical and chemical genetics approaches, his team develops tools to study enzyme specificity and target identification for PARP family proteins. Techniques include mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF), proximity-dependent labeling, and engineered enzyme variants. Education Background: Ph.D. Biochemistry, Harvard University B.A. Biochemistry, The Colorado College Laboratory Activities: The Carter-O'Connell Lab trains undergraduates in advanced biochemical techniques, emphasizing hands-on research in post-translational modifications and their pathophysiological implications. Current projects explore PARP14's cellular targets and ADP-ribosylation dynamics using innovative analytical methods.

• Microbial Genetics
• Genomics
• Bioinformatics
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Dr. Madhusudan Choudhary is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Sam Houston State University. He holds a Ph.D. from McMaster University and completed post-doctoral training at Duke University. His research laboratory focuses on microbial genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics using Rhodobacter sphaeroides as a model organism to study bacterial cell-cycle regulation, metabolic innovations through gene duplication, and the evolution of genomic complexity in prokaryotes. Key investigations include chromosome replication origins, duplicate gene expression patterns, and the functional specialization of multipartite genomes. Dr. Choudhary's research spans diverse areas including bacterial responses to microgravity, CRISPR-Cas systems, heavy metal resistance mechanisms, and nanoparticle interactions. He directs studies on transcriptomics under stress conditions and develops computational methods for genome analysis. His work has significant implications for understanding microbial evolution and environmental adaptation.

LIU Boxiangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Machine Learning
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Asst Prof LIU Boxiang holds the position of Assistant Professor and NUS Presidential Young Professorship at the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, National University of Singapore (NUS), within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on integrating multi-omics approaches with computational methods to study complex diseases such as coronary artery disease and age-related macular degeneration. He specializes in developing statistical and machine learning tools for genomic analysis, including eQTL mapping and deep learning architectures for gene expression regulation. Education: BA in Biophysics (Illinois Wesleyan University), MS and PhD in Bioinformatics (Stanford University). He contributed to the GTEx consortium and is part of the Asian Immune Diversity Atlas (AIDA) initiative. His lab develops methods like ANTseq for ancestry determination and scPrediXcan for cell-type-specific transcriptome studies. Research Interests: Functional genomics, eQTL analysis, deep learning in biomedicine, and computational tools for omics data integration. His work bridges disciplines such as natural language processing and computer vision with biological questions. Scientific Awards: NUS Presidential Young Professorship (2021). His lab's innovations include ParaMed, a biomedical translation dataset, and LinearDesign for optimized mRNA stability. Advising and Grants: Leads the Liu Lab (boxiangliulab.com), focusing on single-cell genomics, mitochondrial dynamics, and computational biomedicine. Collaborates on projects like the RESET cohort study for cardiovascular disease prevention.

Jasdeep Singhمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Soil Science
• Agricultural Sustainability
• Climate Change Mitigation
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Jasdeep Singh is a Researcher and Postdoctoral Associate in the Nutrient Management Spear Program (NMSP) within the Animal Science department at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). His research focuses on crop nutrient management, soil health, and the environmental impacts of regenerative agricultural practices such as reduced tillage, cover cropping, and manure-based products. He employs field experiments, predictive modeling, and advanced techniques like X-ray computed tomography to study soil properties and greenhouse gas emissions. His work emphasizes system-level approaches to achieve agronomic and environmental sustainability. Education: He holds a Doctorate in Soil Science with a Graduate Certificate in Data Science from South Dakota State University (2020) and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Punjab Agricultural University, India (2016). Research Interests: Soil health, regenerative agriculture, greenhouse gas mitigation, crop yield stability, and the integration of technology (e.g., mobile apps, UAV imagery) for precision agriculture. His studies often address the interplay between soil physical/chemical/biological processes and climate resilience. Articles Trends: His publications span soil health assessment, cover crop impacts, greenhouse gas modeling (DNDC), and technological innovations in irrigation management. Recent work highlights the promise of regenerative practices in dryland systems and the application of machine learning for crop yield estimation. Labs/Teams: He collaborates with Dr. Quirine Ketterings' lab and contributes to the NMSP's mission of advancing nutrient management strategies for sustainable agriculture.

Youla Tsantrizosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemical Biology
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
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Youla Tsantrizos is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at McGill University, holding an affiliate position in the Department of Biochemistry (Faculty of Medicine). She earned her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from McGill University, followed by postdoctoral training at Brown University. Her academic career includes roles at Vanier College, Concordia University, and Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals before joining McGill in 2009 as Full Professor. Research Interests : Tsantrizos specializes in phosphorus-containing heterocyclic compounds, developing synthetic methodologies for high-throughput parallel synthesis and enantioselective organic reactions. Her work focuses on applying these compounds in interrogating biochemical pathways related to cancer and neurodegeneration, as well as exploring their use in transition metal-catalyzed reactions for pharmaceutical production. Key Achievements : She has received notable awards including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012) and the Fessenden Professorship (2011). Her contributions to drug discovery include the development of BILN 2061, an HCV NS3 protease inhibitor, and inhibitors targeting farnesyl and geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthases for cancer therapy. Teaching : Currently teaches advanced courses in Bio-Organic Chemistry (CHEM 502) and Drug Discovery (CHEM 503). Active in mentoring students through the McGill Canadian Institute of Health Research Training Program in Drug Development. Labs & Teams : Leads the Tsantrizos Group at McGill's Otto Maass laboratory, affiliated with the GRASP protein structural research center and the CREATE Training Program in Bionanomachines.

Rolf Danielمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Metagenomics
• Metatranscriptomics
• Microbial Genomics
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Prof. Dr. Rolf Daniel is Full Professor of Genomic and Applied Microbiology at the University of Göttingen, heading both the Department of Genomic and Applied Microbiology and the Göttingen Genomics Laboratory since 2012. He serves as Speaker of the North German Center of Microbial Genomics (NZMG) and previously directed the Institute of Microbiology and Genetics (2012-2016). His research pioneers cultivation-independent metagenomics and metatranscriptomics of environmental microbial communities from soil, sediments, ice, and biofilms. The lab employs dual function-based/sequence-based approaches to discover novel enzymes (proteases, cellulases, lipases) and genes, while conducting whole-genome sequencing of archaea/bacteria with industrial or pathogenic relevance. They also develop specialized bioinformatic tools for genomic data analysis and visualization. Recent publications reveal strong interdisciplinary trends: environmental microbiome responses to land-use changes (2018), viral genome evolution studies, and novel enzyme characterization from metagenomic libraries, spanning environmental science, medical microbiology, and industrial biotechnology. Scientific recognition includes: Norddeutscher Wissenschaftspreis (Northern German Science Award, 2013) No explicit details on student advising or grant funding were documented in source materials. Prof. Daniel directs the Göttingen Genomics Laboratory and the North German Center of Microbial Genomics (NZMG), driving collaborative research in microbial genomics across regional institutions through the GGNB graduate programs in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Genome Science.

Albert Guskovمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Membrane Transporters and Channels
• Protein Translation in Pathogenic Fungi
• Structural Biology
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Albert Guskov is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, leading the Biomolecular X-ray Crystallography Lab. He holds an honorary professorship at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and has received numerous awards, including the Medal of Excellence (2021) and NWO VIDI Grant (2015). His research focuses on membrane transporters, protein translation in pathogenic fungi, and structural biology using X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers with >3,800 citations. Education: PhD in Chemistry (Free University Berlin, 2009), Dipl. Chem. in Medicinal Chemistry (Summa cum laude). Research Interests: Structural characterization of SLC1 transporters, bacterial metallohomeostasis, and fungal ribosome mechanisms. His lab has pioneered studies on the structural basis of episodic ataxia 6 and Candida albicans ribosome resistance to cycloheximide. He actively contributes to educational standards as Chair of the Biomolecular Sciences MSc Program Committee.

Elena De Vitaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Chemical Biology
• Covalent Ligands
• Drug Discovery
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Dr. Elena De Vita is a Lecturer in Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), affiliated with the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences and the Centre for Molecular Cell Biology. She holds a position in the Department of Biochemistry and leads the EDV-Lab research group. Her research focuses on covalent ligand discovery and development for chemical biology and drug discovery applications, particularly targeting protein phosphorylation dynamics in cancer. Education and Career: Dr. De Vita earned her MSc in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Pisa (2014). She completed her PhD at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ, Heidelberg) under Dr. Aubry Miller, developing covalent inhibitors of KLK6. Postdoctoral roles included a CRUK Research Associate position with Prof. Edward Tate, followed by a Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellowship (2020) and funding from Worldwide Cancer Research (2022). She joined QMUL in 2023. Research Interests: Her group develops chemical tools like PHOSTACs (PHOSphorylation TArgeting Chimeras) to study protein dephosphorylation via covalent ligand-induced proximity. Current projects target the unknown phosphoproteome in cancer, exploring therapeutic opportunities through targeted protein dephosphorylation. Key areas include covalent drug design, protein phosphatase recruitment, and translational chemical biology. Grants and Recognition: She leads Royal Society-funded projects on covalent probes for protein phosphatase 1 (PP1) and PHOSTACs for K-Ras-driven tumors. Awards include the Merck Innovation Cup (2021) and L’Oréal-UNESCO UK Women In Science shortlist (2022). Labs and Collaborations: Her lab (EDV-Lab) focuses on interdisciplinary approaches combining synthetic chemistry, biochemistry, and cell biology. Collaborations involve Imperial College London, DKFZ, and global cancer research institutions. Future directions include scaling PHOSTAC technologies for clinical translation and expanding covalent ligand applications in precision oncology.

• Plant Lipid Biotechnology
• Oilseed Crops
• Oleaginous Microorganisms
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Guanqun (Gavin) Chen is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Plant Lipid Biotechnology at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on enhancing seed oil production and customization in oilseed crops like canola and arabidopsis, alongside exploring lipid biotechnology in microorganisms such as yeast and microalgae. He holds a PhD from The University of Hong Kong and has received prestigious awards including the 2023 C.D. Nelson Award in Plant Biology and a Fulbright Scholar Award. His academic career includes teaching courses such as Lipid Science (AFNS 414/514) and Plants for Bioproducts (AFNS 545/PL SC 345). Research interests center on lipid biosynthesis mechanisms, metabolic engineering strategies, and improving agronomic traits like stress tolerance and seed quality. Key projects involve synthetic biology approaches to produce specialty oils and high-value bioproducts. Dr. Chen's lab (plb.ualberta.ca) actively seeks research students and has published extensively on topics ranging from CRISPR-mediated gene editing in plant immunity to novel methods for lipid analysis. He leads efforts to leverage microbial systems for sustainable biofuel production and value-added biomolecules, contributing to Canada's agricultural and biotechnology sectors.

• Grain Processing Science
• Starch Technology
• Dietary Fiber (Beta-Glucan)
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Thava Vasanthan is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Sciences at the University of Alberta. He holds a Ph.D. in Food Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland (1994), an M.Sc. in Food Technology from the University of Reading (1988), and a B.Sc. in Agriculture from the University of Peradeniya (1986). His research focuses on grain processing science, particularly value-added utilization of carbohydrates like starch and beta-glucans from oats and barley. Key interests include starch fractionation, low glycemic food formulation, and industrial collaboration for product development. Dr. Vasanthan teaches advanced courses such as Science and Technology of Cereal and Oilseed Processing and Integrative Project in Food Safety and Quality . His consulting work involves assisting food and grain industries with process optimization, by-product utilization, and grant applications. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work addressing starch nanoparticles, mycotoxin mitigation in grains, and nutritional interventions for animal health. Notable research contributions include studies on beta-glucan extraction from barley, thermal modification of starches, and the role of dietary fibers in gut microbiota modulation. His lab explores both fundamental carbohydrate chemistry and applied solutions for food industry challenges.