Sanni Voutilainen
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Sanni Voutilainen is a biochemist and molecular biologist whose research focuses on the discovery, engineering, and heterologous expression of industrially relevant enzymes, particularly cellulases from thermophilic fungi. Her major contributions center on improving the thermostability and catalytic efficiency of cellobiohydrolases—key enzymes in the breakdown of cellulose for biofuel production. In her most-cited work (2007, 45 citations), Voutilainen successfully expressed the cellobiohydrolase Cel7B from *Melanocarpus albomyces* in a heterologous host and applied random mutagenesis to enhance its thermostability, a critical step for industrial applications requiring high-temperature reactions. This foundational study demonstrated how directed evolution can tailor fungal enzymes for robust performance under harsh conditions. Voutilainen’s work has advanced the understanding of structure–function relationships in glycoside hydrolases and provided a platform for engineering more stable biocatalysts. Her research continues to influence the development of sustainable biomass conversion technologies, making her a notable figure in enzyme engineering and applied microbiology.
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