My research focuses on developing sustainable biotechnological solutions from marine biomass and microbial systems.

My main project investigates the microbial production of the platform chemical 3‑hydroxypropionic acid from seaweed-derived waste, using molecular microbiology, fermentation, GC and NMR.

In collaboration with Central Pharma Biotechnica, I investigate the prebiotic effects of Ascophyllum nodosum fibres. This work includes fibre fractionation and in‑vitro epithelial models, where I use TEER measurements to assess gut barrier integrity, ELISA assays to quantify immune and metabolic markers, and flow cytometry to characterise cell viability and activation at the single‑cell level.

Alongside these projects, I explore sulfur cycling in wastewater treatment plants and specialise in Stable Isotope Probing (SIP), particularly using sulfur‑based compounds.

I hold engineering degrees in Food Science and Process Engineering (Ecole Supérieure Polytechnique, Dakar) and in Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering (AgroParisTech, Paris).

Awards

• People’s Best Poster Prize – CMI Conference (2025)
• Third Poster Prize – UEA BIO School Conference (2025)