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Frederik Vig Benfeldt is a Ph.D. candidate at Aarhus University in the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, focusing on Enzyme Engineering and biocatalysis for sustainable chemistry. His academic journey began with an undergraduate degree in Biotechnology, where he specialized in bioprocess biochemistry and developed a fascination for enzymes and biotransformation principles, culminating in a bachelor’s thesis on the immobilization of Fatty Acid Photodecarboxylase for production in biofuels from waste plant oils. He advanced his expertise during his master’s studies by characterizing novel Ferulic Acid Decarboxylases, exploring their potential in sustainable chemical production and synthetic carbon fixation. Currently, his Ph.D. research targets plastic recycling, employing Cytochrome P450 (CYP153) enzymes to convert recycled medium-length alkanes into renewable plastic polymers. This multifaceted project includes screening CYP153 orthologs for alkane hydroxylation and oxidation, rational protein engineering using machine learning to enhance enzyme specificity and productivity, and optimizing scale-up processes in bioreactors for scalable bioconversion. Frederik is passionate about developing strategies for a greener chemical industry, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and enhance resource efficiency while eliminating hazardous chemicals.
Aarhus University • Aarhus, Denmark
Researching enzyme engineering and biocatalysis for sustainable chemistry.
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