I am on a mission to change the way people perceive and use microalgae.

Prior to this, microalgae biomass was insufficiently characterised to enable full exploitation of the benefits as sustainable feedstock and ingredients for humans.

My past research provided the tools and strategies to advance the understanding of microalgae uses. We unveiled microalgae's potential as antioxidant sources through food industry-driven research questions, while considering mounting concerns on the impacts of climate change via climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.

This research vision aligns to UN SDG2.2, by introducing an alternative food biomass from aquatic sources with low carbon emission, highly nutritious and proven antioxidant properties.

My on-going research will continue to provide innovative and sustainable bioactive ingredient to benefit food companies and end-users for health and well-being maintenance. 

I welcome collaborations from both industry, academia, and the curious mind. Please write to me at foo.suchern@monash.edu.

• Microalgae biology, biochemistry and biotechnology
• Microalgae value chain: mass cultivation, harvesting, process technology, bioactive compound and microencapsulation
• Valorization of microalgae applications including but not limited to nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, bioremediation and biofuel industry

• BIO3810 (Tropical Aquatic Biology)
• SCI1800 (Introduction to environmental sustainability)

I am always on the lookout for self-driven and hardworking students