Journal of Oceanography and Marine Research
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Dr. Michael James Allen

Biography

Dr. Mike Allen is a Merit Scientist at Plymouth Marine Laboratory. His interests are varied and encompass both blue skies and applied research topics. Blue skies research focuses mainly on understanding the role of viruses in the ocean using genomic, proteomic, transcriptomic and metabolomic approaches. Applied research focuses on biocatalysis, biotransformation and bioprocessing and technology development. Mike’s current research projects include co-evolution of coccolithophores and coccolithoviruses, sphingolipid biosynthesis, latent phytoplankton viruses, phytoplankton and virus isolation, as well as the development of novel technologies for promoting microalgal growth and high throughput liquid processing.

Research Interest

Mike’s current academic research projects include co-evolution of coccolithophores and coccolithoviruses, sphingolipid biosynthesis, novel protein characterisation, Microbial Oceanography, lytic and latent phytoplankton viruses, phytoplankton and virus isolation. Applied projects include biofuel production and processing, water sanitation, high throughput liquid processing and the development of novel technologies for promoting microalgal growth.