Our synthetic biology research interests span biosensors, cellular transport, and metabolic control. We are currently exploring a number of applied research areas including; i) the development and application of genetically encoded biosensors, for sensing, control and communication within and between engineered microbial strains and consortia, ii) development of consolidated biorefinery processes and use of alternative non-energy crop feedstocks for bioproduction, and iii) the use of mobile genetic elements equipped with catabolic payloads for bioremediation of xenobiotics.
The driver of these applied research areas is the development of biological and process engineering approaches to help harness the power of biological systems to i) support sustainable development and the transition towards circular low carbon-based production-consumption-disposal models, and ii) to remediate contaminated environments. Find out more about:
DIXON LAB 