K Sudesh Kumar, Professor

My research focuses on the microbiology, genetics, and polymer chemistry of microbial polyesters (bioplastics), particularly polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). In addition, I am also researching on ways to use oil palm biomass for value added applications such as fuel pellet, composite materials and animal feed. Natural rubber biosynthesis and biodegradation are also topics of interest.

Research focus
Polyhydroxyalkanoates, Bioplastic, Biomass, Natural rubber

Selected publications

1. N-terminal truncation of PhaCBP-M-CPF4 and its effect on PHA production. Neoh, S.Z., Tan, H.T., Trakunjae, C., Chek, M.F., Vaithanomsat, P., Hakoshima, T., Sudesh, K. Microbial Cell Factories, 2024, 23(1), 52
   https://microbialcellfactories.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12934-024-02329-w
2. Accumulation of starch and sugars, and effect on pathogenesis-related proteins in felled oil palm trunks from the replanting period. Hanis, A., Uke, A., Sudesh, K., Kosugi, A.Industrial Crops and Products, 2024, 218, 118863
   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0926669024008409?via%3Dihub
3. Genome-wide identification and characterisation of hevein precursor genes in Hevea brasiliensis. Chang, L.Y., Lee, H.W., Thottathil, G.P., Sudesh, K. Plant Gene, 2024, 38, 100455
   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352407324000106?via%3Dihub
4. Genomic insights into Dactylosporangium sp. AC04546, a rubber degrader with three latex clearing proteins. Basik, A.A., Gibu, N., Kawagiwa, Y., Ng, S-M., Yeo, T.C., Sudesh, K., Kasai, D. Frontiers in Microbiology, 2024, 15, 1378082
   https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1378082/full