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John Heap is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Life Sciences at Imperial College London and a visiting professor. He leads research in Synthetic Biology and is a Principal Investigator at GlycoCell within the UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Hub. His research primarily focuses on the design and construction of synthetic biological systems that convert matter, energy, and information into useful forms. His work facilitates advancements in biotechnology, targeting applications such as chemical manufacture in health and medical fields. Heap's research includes developing foundational biological technologies and implementing synthetic biological systems using diverse organisms, especially Clostridium and cyanobacteria, to achieve high yields of desired products. He also explores enzyme evolution as part of his scientific endeavors. Additionally, Heap has presented his work in a public forum at the World Economic Forum, where he discusses innovative approaches in synthetic biology.
Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.