Our major research target is the use of microbial biodiversity for development of tailor-made biocatalysts suitable for industrial applications.

• Identification of biocatalysts by eco-physiological and phylogenetic screening tools
• Characterisation and discovery of novel enzymes
• Functional expression in suitable microbial hosts and media
• Methods for fermentation, immobilization and cell-free oxidative biocatalysis
• Design of catalytic cascades for regio- and stereoselective synthesis
• Preparation of drug metabolites and pure compounds, e.g. for pharmaceutical applications
• Structural elucidation of new metabolites and bio-based ingredients by high-resolution MS (Orbitrap) and NMR
• Studied enzymes, e.g. fungal unspecific peroxygenases, xenobiotic degrading enzymes, laccases, P450 monooxygenases, cellulases, proteases, esterases
• Early-stage sustainability assessment