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Tim Bugg is a Professor of Biological Chemistry at the University of Warwick, with a research focus on the biocatalytic processes involved in the degradation of lignin and the development of novel antibacterial agents. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge in 1989, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He has been a lecturer in Organic Chemistry at the University of Southampton and has held his current position since 1999. His research interests include bacterial enzymes that degrade the lignin biopolymer found in plant cell walls, particularly DyP-type peroxidase and multi-copper oxidase enzymes. Bugg's lab is also exploring the metabolic engineering of lignin for the production of high-value aromatic chemicals. He has published extensively in high-impact journals and leads several EU-funded projects focused on lignin valorization and biorefineries. In teaching, he covers various modules related to biological and medicinal chemistry, and he supervises PhD students working on innovative issues in enzyme research and antibacterial drug development.
University of Warwick • Warwick, England
Leading research group focused on enzymatic processes and bacterial degradation.
University of Southampton • Southampton, England
Taught organic chemistry and conducted research.
Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA, USA
Conducted research under Prof. Chris Walsh.
Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.