Fermentation Technology

Dr. Marli Camassola

Biography

Dr. Marli Camassola is Professor of Biological Sciences at the University Of Caxias do Sul, Brazil. She received her MSc. (2002) and PhD (2007) in Biotechnology at University of Caxias do Sul and conducted postdoctoral studies at Imperial College London (2008-2009). She is currently researcher and professor at University of Caxias do Sul. Has experience in Microbiology and Biochemistry with emphasis on biochemical processes, mainly in the following areas: production and characterization of hydrolytic enzymes and phenol oxidase, hydrolysis and fermentation of lignocellulose, industrial microbiology. Participates in the research group that has some patents about enzyme production (cellulases and xylanases) and second generation ethanol in Brazil and a PCT (USA). She has several articles in publications in international scientific journals. Coordinates projects in the production of hydrolytic enzymes and hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass. It is revising the national and international scientific journal. Dr.Marli Camassola research interests include production and characterization of hydrolytic enzymes and phenol oxidase, hydrolysis and fermentation of lignocellulose, industrial microbiology, production of hydrolytic enzymes and hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass.

Research Interest

Production and characterization of hydrolytic enzymes and phenol oxidase, hydrolysis and fermentation of lignocellulose, industrial microbiology, production of hydrolytic enzymes and hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass