Dr. Zubeen Hathi is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE. He has attained his Master’s degree in Biochemistry from RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra. Later Dr. Zubeen worked at the Counsil of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur in an externally funded project to decipher the human gut microbiota. Dr. Zubeen published several book chapters, research and review articles during this phase focusing on multi-drug resistance in sewage water samples, bacteriophage interventions, microbial communities in rubber forests of Kerela, and probiotics in human gut. The expertise of Dr. Zubeen mainly involved working in microbial DNA extraction, amplification, sequencing and bioinformatic analysis.
Dr. Zubeen Hathi later moved to Hong Kong to pursue his doctorate degree from City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong-SAR, China. Here Dr. Zubeen worked in the School of Energy and Environment and his research was based on multi-strain production of probiotics through novel and innovative fermentation strategy. Subsequently, Dr. Zubeen further worked on hydrolysis of food waste for its utilization as a nutritional rich medium for enhancing the production of biopolymer PHBV that can later be utilized in various medical and industrial applications. During his time in City University of Hong Kong, Dr. Zubeen published over ten scientific articles (including patents, research articles, reviews, and book chapters).
Later, Dr. Zubeen moved to Khalifa University and is currently working with Prof. Srinivas Mettu focusing on production of SCFAs through novel fermentative strategies involving bioreactor design and process optimization. The work targets to produce microbial milk (cow-less milk) to address the challenges like projected milk scarcity in low-and-middle-income countries, greenhouse gas emissions, and animal exploitation. The project addresses sustainable development goals (SDGs) like SGD-2 (end hunger, food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture) and SDG-3 (good health and well-being). The production of microbial milk holds a critical value in context of UAE’s food security goals of 2030 to counter water scarcity and food security. Further the project will ensure a decreased emission of GHGs and restrict the land and water usage for milk production in UAE.
Microbial Milk: Milk Proteins and Fats Production from Precision Fermentation of Microbial Consortia
Multi-strain Gut Microbes Production using Hydrogel Immobilized Novel Bioreactors
Fermentative bioconversion of food waste to produce PHA biopolymer for use as healthcare apparel against COVID-19
