My research focus is in alternative proteins and protein-based ingredients (e.g. hydrolysates). With a molecular and analytical background, my focus is in qualitative and quantitative characterization of proteins in biomasses and extracts and using this to understand and predict functionality. I focus a lot of work on developing methods for characterizing and AI-based predictive tools for predicting properties on the peptide level – linking structure to function and bioactivity.
The alternative
protein ecosystem
Simon Gregersen Echers
Researcher- Host institution: Aalborg University
- Position: Principal investigator
- Discipline: Agricultural science, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Computational science, Food science, Material science, Other
- Alternative protein type: Fermentation, Plant-based
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research, Providing guest lectures, Sharing equipment or facilities, Technical consultation
- Hiring for: Undergraduate students
- Lab equipment: Biochemistry equipment, Microscopy equipment, Standard molecular biology equipment
- Pilot equipment: Fermentation, Plant protein processing
- Region: Europe
- Technology focus: Bioprocess design, Computational modeling, Feedstock optimization, Ingredient optimization, Target molecule selection
- Location: Aalborg, Denmark