Feng Chen
Professor
Ocean Science and EngineeringĂ‚Â
Peking University
China
Biography
The Chen Laboratory has focused on the development of biological processes for the production of functional food and bioenergy by microalgae. In particular, we are interested in understanding the molecular mechanism of heterotrophic biosynthesis of microalgal metabolites(either primary or secondary), which may lead to a controllable process for manufacturing algal products on a large scale. In addition, we are also interested in natural products development as well as novel fermentation technologies and their underlying principles.
Research Interest
Microalgal Biotechnology, Functional Food, Bioresource Engineering, Biomolecular Engineering
Publications
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Liu, J., Fan, K.W., Huang, J.C., Zhong, Y.J., Sun, Z., Jiang, Y. &Chen, F. * (2010). Production potential of Chlorella zofingiensis as a feedstock for biodiesel.Bioresource Technology, 101, 8658-8663. (IF: 4.742)
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Liu, J., Huang, J.C., Fan, K.W.,Jiang, Y. &Chen, F. * (2011).Differential lipid and fatty acid profiles of photoautotrophic and heterotrophic Chlorella zofingiensis: Assessment of algal oils for biodiesel production. Bioresource Technology, 102, 106-110. (IF: 4.742)
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Zhong, Y.J., Huang, J.C., Liu, J., Li, Y., Jiang, Y., Xu, Z.F., Sandmann, G. &Chen, F.* (2011). Functional characterization of various algal carotenoid ketolases reveals that ketolatingzeaxanthin efficiently is essential for high production of astaxanthin in transgenic Arabidopsis. Journal of Experimental Botany (in press) (IF:4.745)
