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Single celled microorganisms were the first life forms to evolve and Earth and now have the potential to feed, fuel and heal our future.

is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow here at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Biochemical Engineering, working primarily with Microorganisms.

Mike's work encompasses cell growth and metabolism, and using microbes to produce more useful products from simple starting materials. This area has taken him from beer to pharmaceutical production. His current areas of work involve vaccine production and bio-pharmaceuticals, and he has a growing interest in future foods. Alongside engineering research and education, Michael is also active in the areas of widening participation, science communication, public engagement and equality, diversity and Inclusion within Engineering and HE.