Sadia Fida Ullah
About me
Hello there!
I hold a PhD in Molecular Biology and skills in carbohydrate-active enzymes and biomass valorisation. I am interested in carbohydrates, whether as a substrate or enzymes related to the degradation and synthesis of carbohydrates.
Background
My research focuses on the production, purification, and structure-function characterisation of these enzymes, including the chemo-enzymatic degradation of biomass to develop bioactive compounds for the circular economy (aimed at minimising waste and optimising the use of resources). I routinely used chromatography techniques such as size exclusion and anion exchange (FPLC/AKTA) to purify these enzymes.
Current Project
I am a Postdoc at KTH Division of Glycoscience and working on the NoPest project (2023-2024) to explore new solutions to counteract plant pathogens (oomycetes). The project involves a combined approach of peptide aptamers and precision farming tools to solve disease issues in commercial crops.
Finished Projects
In previous years, I have worked on two industrial projects, CarboNor (2021-23) and Fucomed (2022-24), both of which are focused on the biochemical modification of polysaccharides extracted from brown algae. These projects aim to harness the potential of algal biomass as a source of bioactive and structural carbohydrate polymers to develop high-value products for pharmaceutical and medical applications.
My role involves optimising these biochemical processes to enhance the functional properties of these polysaccharides, making them suitable for various advanced applications. I work with analytical instrumentation (HPAEC-PAD, GC-MS, MALDI-TOF) to analyse cell wall glucan linkages and polysaccharide composition.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
