Lab announcements, publications, recruitment notices, milestones, and lab-life moments — newest first.
Simon and Dr. Seohyoung Kim's new review in Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing positions glycolaldehyde as a metabolic hub linking C1 feedstocks, lignocellulose, and plastic waste to central metabolism.
Simon is featured in a Nature Spotlight on synthetic biology and food security, discussing the lab's work engineering microorganisms to produce flavours, fragrances, and antioxidants — and to reduce dependence on petroleum-derived chemicals. Part of Nature Spotlight: Synthetic biology.
Simon joins Dr. Hyun Gi Koh and Dr. Takuya Matsumoto as Guest Editor for a Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) Collection on Next‑Generation Biomanufacturing. The Collection welcomes original research on advanced bioproduction, and bioprocessing. Submissions open until 12 January 2027.
Simon is serving as Guest Editor for an Elsevier special issue on the microbial and enzymatic synthesis of functional food ingredients — covering nutraceuticals, flavours, sweeteners, and bioactives produced via fermentation and biocatalysis. We welcome submissions of original research and reviews.
Many congratulations to Dr. LIM Xiao Hui on successfully defending her PhD — a hard-earned milestone, and a proud moment for the lab.
The whole group spent three days at LEGOLAND in Johor Bahru — rides, building competitions, and a chance to recharge together away from the bench.
We report a new arabinose-inducible univariant control system (AUCS) that enables precise, tunable expression for microbial production of proteins, enzymes, and metabolites.
Our work on engineering E. coli to produce rose-scent monoterpenes geraniol and geranyl acetate at high titer using innovative microaerobic bioprocesses.
Structural elucidation of fungal terpene synthases opens new avenues for engineering linalool and nerolidol biosynthesis through rational enzyme design.
High-yield microbial production of trans-nerolidol — a fragrance ingredient widely used in food and cosmetics — achieved from simple sugar and glycerol feedstocks.
Engineering E. coli to biosynthesize glycosylated carotenoids including zeaxanthin and astaxanthin glucosides with potential nutraceutical and therapeutic applications.