IBSG
Nguyen Ngoc Phuong Thao, PhD

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A skillful, highly motivated and hardworking researcher with 7.5 years’ experience in Microbiology and Molecular Biology (especially applied for biofuels production). Proven ability to problem solving and working under pressure. Quick to grasp new technologies and concepts. Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Seeking a challenging position to continue my passion for research and for exploring and transferring new knowledge.
Education:
National Institute of Applied Sciences: PhD – postdoc (2014 – 2016)
National Institute of Applied Sciences: PhD project, awarded Marie Curie Fellowship (ClostNet) (2011 – 2014)
Konkuk University: M.S. in Biochemical and Biotechnology (2008 – 2010)
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology: BS in Biotechnology (2003 – 2008)
Patent:
Soucaille P., Nguyen NPT., Percheron B., Croux C., Meynial-Salles I., WO2016042160 A1, 2015, Clostridium acetobutylicum strains unable to produce hydrogen and useful for the continuous production of chemicals and fuels.
Publications:
Conferences and Workshops:
Poster in Biosynsys 2015, Paris, France, “CAP0037, a putative global regulator of the metabolism of Clostridium acetobutylicum”
Poster in Clostridium XIII 2014, Shanghai, China, “CAP0037, an important regulator in physiology of Clostridium acetobutylicum”
Oral and poster presentation in ClostNet Conference 2013, Notingham, UK, “Regulation of alcohologenesis in Clostridium acetobutylicum”
Marie Curie workshop, Notingham, UK: Forward and reverse Genetics in Clostridia-Allelic coupled exchange and mariner transposition
Poster presentation-Clostridium XII 2012, Notingham, UK, “Regulation of alcohologenesis in Clostridium acetobutylicum”
ClostNet Novartis workshop and meeting 2012, Sienna, Italy
Building network with other Marie Curie fellows in Marie Curie Action ESOF Conference 2012, Bruxelles, Belgium
Co-author in poster presentation-19th World Congress of Soil Science 2010, Australia, D.W Kim, N.P.T Nguyen, J.K Lee, et al., “The feasibility of phyto-remediation combined with bioethanol feedstock production on diesel-contaminated soil”