I am an Associate Professor/Docent at the Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, University of Borås, where I have worked since 2015. My work focuses on converting lignocellulosic and organic waste materials—such as wood residues, agricultural byproducts, and industrial side streams—into valuable products like biofuels, biomaterials, and functional food and feed ingredients. With over fifteen years of experience in Industrial Biotechnology and lignocellulosic chemistry, I am committed to developing sustainable technologies that support the transition to a circular bioeconomy. 

I earned my Ph.D. in Industrial Biotechnology from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee in 2009, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim. There, I contributed to the LignoRef project—a national initiative focused on advancing biorefinery process development in Norway, which laid the foundation for my continued work in biomass valorization.

At the University of Borås, my research has focused on developing effective pretreatment methods for fractionating lignocellulosic biomass into pure streams of biopolymers. I integrate fibre chemistry, microbial biotechnology, and process engineering to create scalable solutions for resource recovery. Currently, I am exploring the potential of lignin—an abundant yet underutilized biopolymer—by investigating extraction techniques such as organosolv, hydrothermal, and alkaline processes, with the aim of enabling its conversion into bio-based materials and other high-value products. My research also extends to microbial fermentation for producing protein-rich biomass for food and feed. 

Through both research and teaching, I aim to contribute to a sustainable future by bridging fundamental science with industrial innovation and inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Researcher's publications in DiVA (Digitala Vetenskapliga Arkivet)

Doctoral thesis title

Studies on the production of microbial enzymes and their use in the bio-delignification of Sugarcane Bagasse