Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Prof. Tim Bugg's group, University of Warwick, UK. PhD in Functional and Molecular Biology at State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), under supervision of Dr. Fabio Squina. BSc. Biology (2016) with sandwich period (2015-2016) at the University of York (UK) sponsored by Science Without Borders program. Current project involves metabolic engineering of microorganisms for lignin valorization. Has experience in molecular biology, genetic engineering of microorganisms, bioprospection and characterization of enzymes, applications in biorefinery and lignin valorization. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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In the context of lignin valorization, the use of whole-cell biocatalysts for deconstruction and conversion of lignin is a promising alternative to chemical catalysis that could render more cost-effective and environmentally-friendly results. The species Rhodococcus jostii RHA1 is of particular biotechnological interest due to its ability to catabolize a wide array of aromatic compounds, …
Lignocellulosic biomass is a cheap and abundant resource which arises as an attractive alternative to oil for conversion into fuels and chemicals. Up to a third of lignocellulosic biomass is composed of lignin, a highly recalcitrant aromatic polymer, which is disposed as waste or burned for power in biomass processing biorefineries and pulp/paper industries. These streams represent an un…
The increasing global demand for ethanol, sugar and its derivatives has driven the expansion of sugarcane agriculture in Brazil and worldwide. The occurrence of drought is one of the main limiting factors of this culture and various other commercially interesting, causing great economic losses. In this context, the use of biotechnology aimed at increasing water stress tolerance in plants …
Lignin streams derived from biomass processing plants represent an untapped source of aromatic compounds that can be converted into high value molecules. The lignin-degrading bacterium Rhodococcus jostii RHA1 (hereinafter named RHA1) depolymerizes lignin using the peroxidase DypB into oxidized, lower molecular weight aromatic compounds, which are catabolized. Although the metabolism under…
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