Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Passionate about applying biotechnology for a more sustainable world. Expert in metabolic engineering and physiology of photosynthetic bacteria. Love working in teams to solve challenging tasks.
Scientific advisor for upscaling of biotechnological applications to pilot scale for a StartUp. - foster collaboration between academia and industry - cost calculations for TEA - grant application for third-party funding
Isolation and characterization of new cyanobacterial strains for biotechnological applications. - supervision of undergrad and graduate students - established new infrastructure in the lab for cultivation of cyanobacteria - guest lecturer at several courses, e.g. "Introductory Environmental Microbiology" and "Seminar in Microbiological Literature"
Using metabolic engineering strategies to improve phototrophic cyanobacteria for the production of sustainable, biodegrdable bioplastics (PHB). - Optimized metabolism for a bioplastic content from ~10 % to over 80 % - Published >10 publications - Received numerous awards and scholarships - Supervision of several bachelor and master students
Applying CRISPR/Cas for genetic engineering of cyanobacteria.