Arul Varman

Enhanced Production of Organic Materials Under Light-Limited Conditions Through CRISPR Engineering of Cyanobacterial Hydrogenase

Enhancing cyanobacterial hydrogenase activity could revolutionize sustainable biofuel production, mitigating climate change.

Program: FURI

Leveraging the Power of Ligninolytic Enzymes to Valorize Lignin to Polyvinyl Phenol

Utilizing engineered microorganisms with ligninolytic enzymes for synthesis of biopolymers will contribute to advancements in bioplastics.

Program: MORE

Accelerating the Engineering of Cyanobacteria via recJ Knockout for D-lactate Production

Exploring the effect of recJ deletion in cyanobacteria on their ability to uptake genes for D-lactate synthesis.

Program: FURI

Engineering a Microbial Chimera for Biosynthesis of Green Solvents

Engineering a microbial chimera to produce green solvents alleviates the strain petrochemical usage has on our environment.

Program: MORE

Simultaneous Production of D-Lactic Acid and Ethylene by Engineered Cyanobacteria

Transforming specific genes in cyanobacteria will help produce renewable resources for energy and other raw materials.

Program: FURI

Engineering C. glutamicum to Improve b-ketoadipate Pathway Productivity

Engineering C. glutamicum with the ultimate goal of enhancing the microbial utilization of lignin-derived substrates.

Program: FURI

Overexpression of Cyanobacterial Hydrogenase to Increase Biomass Productivity in the Dark

Genetically modifying cyanobacteria can make them more effective producers of a wide range of fuels and bulk chemicals.

Program: FURI

Accumulation of β-Ketoadipate to Create Biopolymers Using Engineered Corynebacterium Glutamicum

The research team is trying to find an organic method to produce nylons and stop the use of dangerous petrochemicals in their production.

Program: FURI

Promoter Engineering for the Construction of Glucose-Inducible Promoters

This research aims to create strong substrate-inducible promoters inside bacteria cells to over-express targeted proteins.

Program: FURI

Overexpression of Cyanobacterial Hydrogenase to Increase Biomass Productivity in the Dark

Genetically modifying cyanobacteria can make them more effective producers of a wide range of fuels and bulk chemicals.

Program: FURI

Accumulation of β-Ketoadipate to Create Biopolymers Using Engineered Corynebacterium Glutamicum

The research team is trying to find an organic method to produce nylons and stop the use of dangerous petrochemicals in their production.

Program: FURI

Promoter Engineering for the Construction of Glucose-Inducible Promoters

This research aims to create strong substrate-inducible promoters inside bacteria cells to over-express targeted proteins.

Program: FURI

Evolving Corynebacterium glutamicum to Accelerate Growth for the Increased Production of Flavonoids

Metabolically engineered bacteria present a sustainable method for producing flavonoids.

Program: FURI

Engineering the Cyanobacterial Photosynthetic Electron Transport Chain to Improve Photosynthetic Efficiency

Metabolically engineering a phototrophic microorganism to increase the photosynthetic efficiency of cells will upscale biomass production.

Program: MORE

Overexpression of Cyanobacterial Hydrogenase to Increase Biomass Productivity under Light-Limited Conditions

Using cyanobacteria for the sustainable production of various fuels and chemical products will help limit environmental issues.

Program: FURI

Depolymerization of PET Plastics Using Engineered Bacterium

Through engineering, bacteria can create and export enzymes to deconstruct PET plastics, promoting sustainability.

Program: FURI

Engineering a Photosynthetic Microbe for Chemical Production

The production of useful chemicals from engineered cyanobacteria establishes a sustainable manufacturing process.

Program: FURI

Engineering Corynebacterium glutamicum with Malonate Pathway for Optimizing Flavonoid Production

Providing a sustainable alternative for the production of naringenin for livestock improves outputs to combat rising food demands.

Program: FURI

Engineering Bacteria to Depolymerize PET Plastics to Combat Pollution

Bacteria can be engineered to express enzymes to deconstruct PET plastics and address pollution.

Program: FURI

Engineering a Photosynthetic Microbe for Chemical Production

The production of useful chemicals from engineered cyanobacteria establishes a sustainable manufacturing process.

Program: FURI

Engineering Corynebacterium glutamicum with Malonate Pathway for Optimizing Flavonoid Production

Providing a sustainable alternative for the production of naringenin to be fed to livestock improves output to combat rising food demands.

Program: FURI

Engineering of a Microbe for the Sustainable Production of Environmentally Friendly Solvents

Constructing and integrating plasmids into a microbial host will help with the sustainable production of environmentally friendly solvents.

Program: FURI

Engineering Corynebacterium glutamicum for the Production of Naringenin

Using bacterial cells to generate naringenin will make it easier and more efficient to produce this incredibly promising chemical.

Program: FURI

Engineering of a Microbial Host for the Secretion of Biomass-Degrading Enzymes

Engineering a microbe's metabolic pathway to break down biomass will allow for the sustainable production of important industrial chemicals.

Program: FURI

Ideal Conditions for Reactive Extraction of Ethyl Acetate with lipase Novozym 435

Optimizing the extraction of desirable solvents with enzymes will help develop a sustainable biological model for producing esters.

Program: FURI

Engineering of a Microbial Host for the Degradation of Recalcitrant Biomass

Developing a microbial platform for the breakdown of recalcitrant biomass will enable the sustainable production of valuable chemicals.

Program: MORE

Bioengineering Corynebacterium glutamicum for the Synthesis of Short-Chain and Long-Chain Esters

Optimizing bioreactors to produce similar products to petrochemicals would help industries to be more sustainable.

Program: FURI

Hydrolysis of Cellulose With Engineered Recombinant Bacillus Subtilis

Engineering bacteria to convert cellulose into glucose will allow for cheaper utilization of biomass to make sustainable fuels.

Program: FURI

Metabolic Engineering for Robust Natural Product Biosynthesis in C. glutamicum

Constructing a pathway to produce a flavinoid from bacteria will allow for more efficient harvesting of it and, thus, higher yields.

Program: FURI

Construction of Plasmid DNA for the Heterologous Expression of Ester Forming Enzymes

Developing a microbial system that increases the production of sustainable solvents like ethyl lactate will have environmental and economic impacts.

Program: FURI

Flux Balance Analysis of Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 for the Production of D-lactate

Mathematically analyzing the metabolism of a cell will help produce sustainable alternatives for fossil-fuel industries.

Program: FURI

Engineering Bacteria to Secrete Cellulases for Breaking Down Cellulose into Glucose

Enabling bacteria strains to produce enzymes creates a cost-effective alternative to purchasing costly enzymes for research.

Program: FURI

Utilizing 13C Tracing to Determine Metabolic Pathways

Studying metabolic pathways will allow for better utilization of consumables and will optimize the use of simple cell organisms in metabolic engineering.

Program: FURI

Microbial Engineering for the Production of Ethyl Lactate

Synthesizing microbial esters and their precursors for economically viable hydrocarbons will generate greener, more biodegradable fuel.

Program: FURI

Flux Balance Analysis

Using the MATLAB program to model the metabolism of a cell will allow for a better understanding of how to produce renewable products.

Program: FURI

Fast Growing Cyanobacterial Strains for Biochemical Production

Studying faster-growing cyanobacteria will allow for a more feasible, sustainable means of producing biochemicals.

Program: FURI

Engineering of a Microbial Host for the Production of Aromatic Chemicals

Investigating the breakdown of biomass using engineered bacteria will enable a more sustainable production of valuable chemicals.

Program: FURI

Optimization of Cyanobacteria Cultures

Engineering cyanobacteria will improve the production of sustainable biochemicals by optimizing growth rate and efficiency.

Program: FURI

Efficient Naringenin Flavonoid Biosynthesis via Metabolically Engineered Corynebacterium glutamicum

Altering the metabolic pathways of bacteria will aid in the sustainable production of medicines and other value-added compounds.

Program: FURI

Hydrolysis of Biomass Derived Cellulose and Hemicellulose with Engineered Bacillus Subtilis Strains

Genetically engineering bacillus subtilis will increase the efficiency of biofuel production.

Program: FURI

Biosynthesis of Ethyl Lactate with Escherichia coli as a microbial host

Synthesizing ethyl lactate through E. coli will increase its sustainability and offer an alternative to petrochemical derivatives.

Program: FURI

Metabolic Engineering for Ethyl Lactate Production in E.coli

Metabolically engineering E. coli for the production of ethyl lactate will allow for renewable production of the green chemical solvent.

Program: FURI

Hydrolysis of Biomass Derived Cellulose and Hemicellulose with Engineered Bacillus subtilis Strains

Genetically modifying bacteria to simultaneously generate their own food sources and biofuels will make energy production more sustainable.

Program: FURI

Bioproduction of renewable ethylene from an engineered cyanobacterium

The bioproduction of ethylene through CO2 consumption leads to more sustainable energy sources than fossil fuel production methods.

Program: FURI

Metabolic Engineering of Corynebacterium glutamicum for the Conversion of Biomass Derived Aromatics to Chrysin

Recombining the genetic pathway in bacteria to produce a pharmaceutical from renewableresources will reduce price and improve availability

Program: FURI

Metabolic Engineering of Escherichia Coli for the Production of a Biodegradable Solvent

Engineering the metabolism of E. coli to produce ethyl lactate will help replace toxic solvents with a biodegradable alternative.

Program: FURI

Metabolic Engineering of Corynebacterium glutamicum for the Conversion of Biomass Derived Aromatics to Chrysin

Recombining the genetic pathway in bacteria to produce a pharmaceutical from a renewable resource will reduce price and improve availability.

Program: FURI

Hydrolysis of Biomass Derived Cellulose and Hemicellulose with Engineered Bacillus Subtilis Strains

Creating a cheaper, more streamlined way to extract biofuels with bacteria will help to increase sustainable energy use.

Program: FURI

Bioproduction of Renewable Ethylene from an Engineered Cyanobacterium

Quantifying the bioproduction of ethylene will help create a more environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuel ethylene production.

Program: FURI

Metabolically Engineering D-Lactate from Corynebacterium Glutamicum

Program: FURI

Engineering Bacillus Subtilis for the Direct Hydrolysis of Cellulose and Hemicellulose

Program: FURI

Metabolically Engineering D-Lactate from Corynebacterium Glutamicum

Program: FURI