Guancheng Xu

Focus on expanding substrate utilization through the exploration of metabolic pathways derived from unconventional feedstocks and fermentation byproducts.

I am currently engaged in research on yeast fermentation engineering, aiming to enhance the substrate range that yeast cells can efficiently metabolise. My project focuses on enabling yeast to utilise unconventional feedstocks, including fermentation byproducts such as 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, as alternative carbon sources. This involves the identification and characterisation of potential metabolic pathways that can convert these compounds into valuable products. By expanding yeast’s metabolic capabilities, I hope to contribute to the development of more flexible and sustainable biomanufacturing processes. My background includes extensive training in microbial fermentation, metabolic engineering, and analytical techniques such as HPLC and NMR, which support my current investigations.