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ALOK PATEL
Luleå University of Technology, Sweden, Lulea Tekniska Universitet Institutionen för Samhällsbyggnad, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Luleå University of Technology
Research areas: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Molecular Biology · Algal biology and biofuel production · Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction · Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis
0000-0002-5285-1136
Employment
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Luleå University of Technology, Sweden Assistant Professor2024 - Present
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Lulea Tekniska Universitet Institutionen för Samhällsbyggnad biträdande universitetslektor/Associate senior lecturer.2021 - Present
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Lulea Tekniska Universitet Post Doctorate2017 - Present
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National Centre for Disease Control Research Scholar2012 - 2012
Education
- 2012 - 2017
Projects & Funding
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Plastic Waste to BioTreasure: Empowering Microbial Cell Factories with iOmics Kempe Foundation2024 - 2026
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Repurposing forest and mining wastes into functional textiles for protective clothing (REFORM) Funding agency: Natural resources for sustainability transitions (SUN) Luleå University of Technology2024 - 2024
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Integrerade biobaserade lösningar för att återanvända flerskiktsplastmaterial (BIOLIFT) Swedish Research Council2024 - 2026
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2ndUpChance: A second chance for Upcycling of Microplastics Swedish Research Council2024 - 2026
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Revitalizing forest waste into microalgal & bacterial cellulose membranes with tailored properties for sustainable food packaging (Green Tech) Bio4Enegy2024 - 2026
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Bioholistic: Developing integrated bioprocesses for a holistic chemical recycling of plastics. Svenska Forskningsrådet Formas2023 - 2026
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ECO-FORCE FUELS: ECO-eFficient biORefinery for Competitive production of green renewable shipping FUELS Swedish Energy Agency2023 - 2026
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Green and sustainable approach to valorise high saline and oily fish processing effluents for production of nutraceuticals (INVENTION) funded by Swedish Research Council (FORMAS) Svenska Forskningsrådet Formas2021 - 2024
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Boosting the squalene content in thraustochytrids by genetic engineering using CRISPR–Cas9 System to replace the shark-based squalene as an adjuvant for COVID 2019 vaccine Kempe Foundation2021 - 2024
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Flexible and resilient integrated biofuel processes for competitive production of green renewable jet and shipping fuels (FLEXI-GREEN FUELS) European Research Council2021 - 2023
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Microbial valorisation of acid mine drainage sludge (ValorAMD) Centre of Advanced Mining and Metallurgy2019 - 2019
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CSIR-UGC University Grants Commission2012 - 2017
Publications (107)
- Microbial-derived biopolymers for sustainable food packaging Save
- Biochar Production from Rice Husk: A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Grid, Biomass, and Solar-Powered Pyrolysis Save
- Bridging Sustainable OMEGAs Production in Algae by Crafting Omics Blocks Save
- Data-driven synthetic microbes for sustainable future Save
- Tracing diversion of sustainable carbon substrates to docosahexaenoic acid in Aurantiochytrium limacinum: A metabolomics approach Save
- Metal‐Organic Frameworks Coated Cellulose Nanofibers for Localized Carbon Dioxide Capture Save
- A comprehensive review on microalgae based astaxanthin: bioprocess optimization, technological barriers, industrial applications and future roadmap Save
- Strategic bioprocessing of A. protothecoides and C. sorokiniana using renewable feedstocks for targeted bioproduct and biodiesel generation☆ Save
- Structural insights into thraustochytrid-specific lipases using alphafold to identify the role of GXSXG motif Save
- Textile Recycling: Efficient Polyester Recovery from Polycotton Blends Using the Heated High-Ethanol Alkaline Aqueous Process Save
- Detailed investigation on FAME capped metal nanocomposite synthesis as potential antifungal agent Save
- Innovative biorefinery approaches for upcycling of post-consumer food waste in a circular bioeconomy context Save
- Ameliorating microalgal OMEGA production using omics platforms Save
- A bioprocess engineering approach for the production of hydrocarbons and fatty acids from green microalga under high cobalt concentration as the feedstock of high-grade biofuels Save
- Nutrient removal and biomass production of marine microalgae cultured in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) water with low phosphate concentration Save
- Transcriptomics aids in uncovering the metabolic shifts and molecular machinery of Schizochytrium limacinum during biotransformation of hydrophobic substrates to docosahexaenoic acid Save
- Biorefining of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids from microbial sources: current updates and prospects Save
- Production of biomethane, biohydrogen, and volatile fatty acids from Nordic phytoplankton biomass grown in blended wastewater Save
- Organosolv-derived lipids from hemicellulose and cellulose, and pre-extracted tannins as additives upon hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of spruce bark lignins to bio-oil Save
- Microalgal lutein: Advancements in production, extraction, market potential, and applications Save