Fermentation Technology

Marli Camassola

Marli Camassola
Professor
University of Caxias do Sul, Brazil

Biography

Marli Camassola was born in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in 1977is graduated in Biological Sciences at University of Caxias do Sul (1999), 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.

 

Research Interest

Marli Camassola  research interest 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.