A Senior Research Scientist at SINTEF Industry specializing in industrial biotechnology, microbial fermentation, and sustainable bio-based materials. She leads projects spanning strain development, fermentation scale-up, downstream processing, and commercialization of microbial biopolymers. Her expertise includes microbial alginate and levan production, bridging research, process development, IP generation,and industrial deployment to support the transition to circular bioeconomy.
Education
Holding a PhD in Biotechnology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway, and also holds both an MSc and a BSc in Microbiology from Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran.
Competence and research areas
Expertise in microbial polysaccharides, bio-based coatings, sustainable packaging, and functional biomaterials. Experienced in process optimization, product formulation, material characterization, and the development of bio-based solutions for food, personal care, coating, and industrial applications. Strong background in industrial collaboration, technology transfer, and innovation-driven R&D.
Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-maleki-2a20a6250/
ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0929-467X
