Boyu works on the aerobic bioconversion of C2 molecules into valuable products
Boyu completed her Master's degree at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, where her research focused on quorum sensing system in Actinomyces. During her Master's training, Boyu developed a strong interest in engineering microbial cell factories to regulate and optimize cellular metabolism. Here, Boyu's PhD research focuses on biotransformation of CO2-derived C2 intermediates to fatty acid derivatives using Pseudomonas as a host organism. This work includes genetic modifications of the central carbon metabolism and fatty acid biosynthesis pathway to enhance flux toward target products. The goal is to establish a sustainable biotechnological platform that reduces greenhouse gases while meeting the industrial demand for chemicals.
Key Publications
Boyu Zhu, Ziyun Cen, Yiqiu Chen, Kun Shang, et. al. α-Pyrone mediates quorum sensing through the conservon system in Nocardiopsis sp. Microbiol Research, 2024, 285, 127767.