Prof. Dörte Rother

Prof. Dörte Rother is a leading expert in biocatalysis and synthetic biotechnology, with a strong focus on the design and optimization of multi-enzyme cascades. She is a Professor at RWTH Aachen University and heads the Enzyme Catalysis Group at Forschungszentrum Jülich. With a PhD from the Technical University of Braunschweig, Prof. Rother has developed a profound expertise in integrating biocatalytic processes into industrial applications. Her research emphasizes the development of innovative enzyme cascades that streamline the synthesis of complex molecules in a sustainable and efficient manner. Prof. Rother’s work has been instrumental in advancing the use of enzymes in chemical manufacturing, particularly in fine chemicals and pharmaceutical production.

Key Contributions:

– Development of multi-enzyme cascades for the sustainable synthesis of complex molecules.
– Integration of biocatalytic processes with continuous flow systems for enhanced process efficiency.
– Pioneering research on enzyme stability and substrate specificity to optimize biocatalytic performance.

Field of Expertise: Enzyme Cascades, Biocatalytic Process Development, Synthetic Biotechnology