This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Archer Daniels Midland Company. Active years: 2006-2020.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2006-2020
Title: Innovations of Barbara Kshanovska in Ethanol Production
Introduction
Barbara Kshanovska is a prominent inventor based in Lviv, Ukraine. She has made significant contributions to the field of biotechnology, particularly in the area of ethanol production. With a total of 2 patents, her work focuses on enhancing the efficiency of yeast strains for industrial applications.
Latest Patents
Kshanovska's latest patents include innovative methods for the positive selection of ethanol overproducing mutants. This invention describes new approaches for selecting strains that exhibit increased ethanol production from hydrolyzed starch-derived sugars. The industrial production strain AS400 was subjected to positive selection of mutants resistant to various toxic agents, resulting in a 5-8% increase in ethanol yield compared to the parental strain. Additionally, a multiple-step selection approach led to a remarkable 12% increase in ethanol yield during fermentation on industrial media.
Another significant patent involves transformation systems for flavinogenic yeast. This invention focuses on the transformation of flavinogenic yeasts and their mutants through electroporation and spheroplast transformation. It also includes nucleic acid constructs such as vectors and plasmids that enable stable transformation of yeast host cells, resulting in the production of recombinant products.
Career Highlights
Barbara Kshanovska is currently employed at Archer Daniels Midland Company, where she continues to advance her research in biotechnology. Her work has the potential to impact the industrial production of ethanol significantly.
Collaborations
Kshanovska has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Charles Abbas and Andriy Sibirny, to further her research and innovations in the field.
Conclusion
Barbara Kshanovska's contributions to biotechnology, particularly in ethanol production, demonstrate her innovative spirit and commitment to advancing industrial applications. Her patents reflect a deep understanding of yeast transformation and selection methods, paving the way for more efficient production processes.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile