Ghazal Bajoul Kakahi

As a highly skilled and dynamic Postdoctoral Researcher, I bring extensive expertise in designing and executing detailed research protocols and conducting experiments. I have developed a particular focus on analytical techniques pertaining to single cells, bioprocesses, and biofilms, establishing myself as an exceptional specialist in this specialized field. I have actively collaborated with fellows, residents, and students to synthesize research findings and publish results in esteemed journals. I have made significant contributions as a microbiologist, specializing in characterizing organisms and exploring ways to harness their potential for the benefit of both industry and agriculture.

Creation and submittance of a novel project for the Hydrophobin Chair at KUL.

Project management, Research Methodologies, Experimental design, team leadership, communication and problem solving, interdisciplinary collaboration, excellent time management, Flow Cytometry, HPLC, BioLector, DASGIP, DFW, Bioreactor cultivation (single and co‑cultures), Online measurement and Control biosystem, QCM , Molecular Biology (RNA/ DNA extraction, plasmid extraction, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis), a broad range of general and complex microbiology techniques (advanced microbial culturing, genetic manipulation, and intricate microbial community analysis)

• Persian, Native
• English, Fluent
• Flamish, good

• Modulation of fungal biofilm physiology and secondary product formation based on physico-chemical surface properties, Bajoul Kakahi, F., Ly, S., Tarayre, C., Deschaume, O., Bartic, C., Wagner, P., Compère, P., Derdelinckx, G., Blecker, C., & Delvigne, F., Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 42(12), https://doi.org/10.1007/s00449-019-02187-6, True
• Exploiting Information and Control Theory for Directing Gene Expression in Cell Populations, Henrion, L., Delvenne, M., Bajoul Kakahi, F., Moreno-Avitia, F., & Delvigne, F., Frontiers in Microbiology, 13, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2022.869509, False
• Combined utilization of metabolic inhibitors to prevent synergistic multi-species biofilm formation, Kang, D., Liu, W., Kakahi, F.B. et al., AMB Expr, 12, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13568-022-01363-4, False
• Engineering Synthetic Microbial Communities through a Selective Biofilm Cultivation Device for the Production of Fermented Beverages, Ly S, Bajoul Kakahi F, Mith H, Phat C, Fifani B, Kenne T, Fauconnier ML, Delvigne F, Microorganisms, 7(7), https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms7070206, False
• Release of extracellular DNA by Pseudomonas species as a major determinant for biofilm switching and an early indicator of cell population control, Fatemeh Bajoul Kakahi, Juan Andres Martinez, Fabian Moreno Avitia, Daniel C. Volke, Nicolas T. Wirth, Pablo I. Nikel, Frank Delvigne, False