Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research
I am interested in developing biocatalysts combining computational methods and recombinant technology. I focus on understanding the relationship between the structure and function of proteins for the rational design of enzymes and engineering cells as living catalysts. These approaches have applications in environmental biotechnology, food technology, biorefinery, and the production of bioactive compounds. My research lines encompass the degradation of plastics, biosynthesis of biopolymers, valorization of lignocellulose biomass, and development of prebiotic and probiotic products.
Innovation: I am a scientific consultant for biotech companies in Sweden. I also co-founded CycleZyme AB, a company focusing on plastic recycling through deep biotechnology.
Teaching
I am involved in teaching at all three academic levels. I am the course coordinator for Environmental Biotechnology (KBTF11) and co-coordinator for Bioprocess Technology (KBTF15) and Sustainable Chemistry & Biotechnology (KBTF06). Additionally, I provide lectures in Environmental Chemistry (KASF01) and Sustainable Food Processing and Packaging (KLGN65). Occasionally, I give training in the production of recombinant proteins and bioinformatic analysis of proteins for doctoral students who do not have a background in these areas.
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Biocatalysis and Enzyme Technology
- Biological Sciences
- Industrial Biotechnology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations the last five years
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Donor-induced conformational gating and substrate-assisted catalysis in α-1,3-galactosyltransferase
Linares-Pastén, J. A. & Planas, A., 2026 Aug 15, In: Protein Science. 35, 9, 13 p., e70770.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Acinetobacter guillouiae, a lipolytic strain isolated from sludge capable of partially depolymerising polyethylene terephthalate: genomic, proteomic, and biochemical insights
Akhtar, N., Najjari, A., Magnone, A., Ceylan Yerebakan, E., Bernfur, K., Tullberg, C., Siddique Awan, M., Majeed, Z., Grey, C., Zhang, B. & Linares-Pastén, J. A., 2026 Aug 26, In: BMC Microbiology. 26, 1, 763.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Toward Fully Biobased Polyesters with Spiroacetal Units: Synthesis and Enzymatic Depolymerization
Mankar, S. V., Linares-Pastén, J. A., Nguyen, T. T., Wahlberg, J., Warlin, N., Valsange, N. G., Rehnberg, N., Lundmark, S., Jannasch, P. & Zhang, B., 2026 May 5, In: Macromolecular Materials and Engineering. 311, 5, 15 p., e00469.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Syringic-Based Copolyesters for Oxygen-Rich Low-Temperature Hot-Melt Adhesives: Synthesis, Adhesion Properties, and Enzymatic Depolymerization
Nguyen, T. T., Huertas-Díaz, C., Linares-Pastén, J. A., Jannasch, P. & Zhang, B., 2026 Apr 12, In: ACS Applied Polymer Materials. 8, 8, p. 5517–5529 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Characterization of a GH17 laminarinase, MlGH17A, from a laminarin polysaccharide utilization locus in the marine bacterium Muricauda lutaonensis
Allahgholi, L., Derks, M. G. N., Moenaert, A., Dong, Z., Dobruchovska, J. M., Linares-Pastén, J. A., Fridjonsson, O. H., Hreggviðsson, G. Ó. & Nordberg Karlsson, E., 2026, In: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 92, 5Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Agro-industrial biotechnology: bio-inputs from agro-industrial waste
Linares-Pastén, J. (PI)
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)
2021/01/01 → 2027/12/31
Project: Research
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Valorization of Bolivian foods by functional macromolecular components
Linares-Pastén, J. (PI)
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)
2021/01/01 → 2027/12/31
Project: Research
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Insights into the Molecular Mechanisms of Polyester Synthase Enzymes
Linares-Pastén, J. (PI)
2025/08/30 → 2026/08/31
Project: Research
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Genomic characterization of bacteria strains able to growth in fossil-based polyester
Linares-Pastén, J. (PI)
The Royal Physiographic Society in Lund
2021/11/10 → 2023/11/11
Project: Research
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Molecular engineering of enzymes active on fossil-based plastics
Linares-Pastén, J. (PI)
2020/08/01 → 2021/08/01
Project: Research
Prizes and Distinction
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The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) 2026 list
Linares-Pastén, J. (Recipient), 2026 Jun 2
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences "100-list" 2023
Linares-Pastén, J. (Recipient) & Falck, P. (Recipient), 2023 May 10
Prize: Other distinction
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Venture Cup Game Changer 2020
Linares-Pastén, J. (Recipient) & Falck, P. (Recipient), 2020 May 12
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)