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R&D Lead Scientist & Consultant

Designing proteins, strains & processes
for the future of food & biotech.

Dr. Fateme Frootan is a synthetic biologist and R&D senior scientist specialising in protein & enzyme engineering, metabolic engineering and precision fermentation — bridging academic research and industrial innovation.

Synthetic Biology Protein & Enzyme Engineering Metabolic Engineering Precision Fermentation
Industry & academic experience in biotechnology
Talks & workshops on fermentation, industrial biotech & genetics
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Dr. Fateme Frootan
Strain design
Alt. proteins & dairy
Fermentation scale-up
About

From lab bench to bioprocess

A scientist passionate about turning biological insights into scalable processes and inspiring the next generation of biotech innovators.

Fateme’s work sits at the intersection of synthetic biology, protein & enzyme engineering, metabolic pathway design and fermentation. She has contributed to research and development across topics such as DNA replication, cell division, statistical methods in genetics and industrial biotechnology education.

In recent years, her focus has included precision fermentation and animal-free dairy, supporting the development of sustainable, next-generation food systems and bio-based products.

Experimental design Data-driven optimisation Scientific communication Mentoring & teaching
Expertise

What she works on

A blend of wet-lab experimentation, bioprocess understanding and strategic thinking across synthetic biology and industrial biotech.

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Protein & enzyme engineering

  • Optimising enzyme activity, stability and specificity.
  • Designing expression systems for targeted applications.
  • Connecting structure–function insights with practical performance.
Enzymology Molecular biology Assay design
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Metabolic & strain engineering

  • Tuning metabolic pathways for higher yields & productivity.
  • Developing robust strains for precision fermentation.
  • Linking omics data with process outcomes.
Metabolic engineering Systems thinking Bioprocess
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Industrial biotechnology & education

  • Bridging academic concepts with industrial realities.
  • Designing talks and educational content for students & practitioners.
  • Engaging audiences on fermentation, alternative proteins & biotech innovation.
Industrial biotech Science communication Workshops
Selected themes

Research & applied projects

A non-exhaustive overview of the areas Fateme has contributed to across research, teaching and industrial R&D. Replace or extend with concrete projects as needed.

Research

Genetics, cell biology & protein production

Presentations and projects on topics such as DNA replication, meiosis, statistical methods in genetics, MTT assays and protein production/purification strategies.

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Applications

Alternative proteins & animal-free dairy

R&D activities around precision fermentation and animal-free whey / dairy ingredients, contributing to more sustainable and ethical food systems.

Talks & outreach

Sharing biotechnology with wider audiences

From academic conferences to live sessions on industrial biotechnology and fermentation, Fateme enjoys translating complex topics into clear, engaging narratives.

Live & online

Industrial biotechnology & fermentation

Interactive sessions on industrial biotechnology, fermentation technologies and applications of precision fermentation in food and dairy alternatives.

Conferences

Summits, congresses & scientific events

Participation in scientific gatherings such as enzyme & bioprocess days and proteomics congresses, engaging with the broader scientific community on cutting-edge biotech topics.

Get in touch

Interested in collaborations, invited talks, advisory roles or simply discussing new ideas in synthetic biology and industrial biotechnology? Feel free to reach out.

Email Fateme
Preferred topics: precision fermentation, alternative proteins, strain & protein engineering, biotech education.
You can also connect via her official LinkedIn profile.