Alzahra University | Iran
Dr. Farzaneh Barati is a microbial biotechnology researcher whose work integrates molecular biology, enzyme engineering, nanobiotechnology, microbial genetics, and computational bioprocess design to advance innovative and sustainable biotechnological applications. With five Scopus-indexed publications, 103 citations, and an h-index of 4, she has built a growing research footprint centered on microbial metabolic optimization, green nanotechnology, and in silico–supported enzyme engineering. Her contributions include notable advancements in polyhydroxy butyrate (PHB) biosynthesis through the cloning and overexpression of the phbC gene in Ralstonia eutropha, offering valuable insights for enhancing biodegradable biopolymer production. She has also contributed significantly to environmentally friendly nanomaterial synthesis by optimizing copper oxide nanoparticle production using plant-derived extracts, applying design of experiments (DOE) and response surface methodology (RSM) to improve nanoparticle yield and functionality. Dr. Farzaneh Barati’s influential systematic reviews on bioactive peptide generation and computational strategies for enzyme immobilization demonstrate her ability to combine experimental biotechnology with advanced computational analysis, providing frameworks for more efficient enzyme stabilization and catalytic improvement. Her research further includes the isolation and molecular characterization of a collagenase-producing microorganism from slaughterhouse-contaminated soil, resulting in a publicly deposited GenBank sequence (OR555920) and subsequent studies exploring its enzyme–nanoparticle interactions. Through her multidisciplinary contributions spanning microbial biotechnology, sustainable nanotechnology, and data-driven enzyme engineering, she continues to advance scientific understanding and strengthen the development of next-generation bioprocesses with industrial, environmental, and biomedical relevance.
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Featured Publications
1. Barati, M., Javanmardi, F., Mousavi Jazayeri, S. M. H., Jabbari, M., Rahmani, J., et al. (2020). Techniques, perspectives, and challenges of bioactive peptide generation: A comprehensive systematic review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 19(4), 1488–1520.
2. Barati, F., Asgarani, E., Gharavi, S., & Soudi, M. R. (2020). Considerable increase in Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) production via phbC gene overexpression in Ralstonia eutropha PTCC 1615. BioImpacts (BI), 11(1), 53.
3. Barati, F., Hosseini, F., Vafaee, R., Sabouri, Z., Ghadam, P., Arab, S. S., Shadfar, N., et al. (2024). In silico approaches to investigate enzyme immobilization: A comprehensive systematic review. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 26(7), 5744–5761.
4. Barati, F., Hosseini, F., Ghadam, P., & Arab, S. S. (2024). Optimizing CuO nanoparticle synthesis via walnut green husk extract utilizing response surface methodology. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1316, 139077.
5. Barati, F., Hosseini, F., Moghadam, F. H., & Dezfouli, S. A. (2021). Face mask as a tool to prevent the Coronavirus disease 2019: The importance and challenges. International Journal of Health and Life Sciences, 7(1), e109729.
