Dear Keith,

I have been working with microalgae cultivation and physiology for a long time.

First, I worked with small cultures (a few milliliters) to investigate the metabolic and biochemical features of microalgae. Then, the scientific community, industrial partners, and stakeholders naturally raised the question: Can microalgae be used to increase the sustainability of industrial processes?

Today, I focus on trying to link the scientific knowledge with the potential industrial exploitation of these microorganisms. And I must say it is going pretty well. Several industrial sectors are interested and investing, and the microalgae sector itself has grown substantially over the last few decades.

One recent example is that this year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine was awarded for a groundbreaking medical discovery that began with the fundamental research on how a microalga perceived light!

Let me know if you have more questions!