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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Griffiths is an internationally recognised research biochemist specialising in lipid biochemistry with 60+ research articles and over 2200 citations (H index = 27). Renowned for pioneering work on triacylglycerol and polyunsaturated fatty acid synthesis his research is now focused on two primary areas. 1.Developing microalgae for high value products and biofuels. 2. Brain neurochemistry and cognition in children with liver disease in collaboration with Life and Health Sciences (Aston) and Birmingham Childrens' Hospital.
Research Interests
Microalgae
Lipid biochemistry
High value products
Biofuels
Biorefineries
Brain neurochemistry
Teaching Activity
Undergraduate modules
Introduction to Biological Chemistry (CH1106)
Biological Chemistry (CH2104)
Advances in Lipid Chemistry (CH3109)
Organic Chemistry II (CH2102) Laboratories
Organic Chemistry III (Ch3103) Laboratories
CH3011 Chemistry Research Project supervision
CE 4011 MEng Research Project supervision
CH3117 Chemistry Literature Research project
Research Projects/Collaborations
2019-present
Biofuels, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Chennai, India
Biofuels. Ana University, Chennai, India
High value products from microalgae, Muscat University, Oman
Polyamine metabolism,Bologna University, Italy
2009-2018
Pediatric Department, Birmingham's Women & Children's Hospital NHS Trust
2006- 2013
Earthoil Plantations-Treatt PLC supported 3 PhD studentships on oxidative stability of plant oils and molecular mimics of naturally occurring antifungal compounds
2002-2005
EU Framework 5 Novel Oxylipins in defense of ornamentals (NODO)
National Centre for Biotechnology, Madrid, Spain
Gottingen University, Germany
Paul Sabatier University, Castanet-Tolosan, France
Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry Halle/Saale, Germany
Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
Employment
SERC Overseas Research Fellow, University of Uppsala, Sweden, 1986-1988
AFRC Research Fellow, Department of Biochemistry, Cardiff University, 1988-1990
MAFF Research Fellow, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Bristol, 1991-1994
Research Leader, Horticulture Research International, Wellesbourne, UK, 1994-2001
Senior Research Leader, Horticulture Research International, Wellesbourne, UK 2001-2003
Senior Research Fellow, University of Bristol, 2003-2004
Aston University-present
Responsibilities
Chairman EBRI Health and Safety Committee
Awards
Distinguished Visitors Award (Aston University) 2019
Rising Star of the School of Engineering Award (Aston University) 2006
Fry Boley Award (Bristol University)
Kenshall Award (Hoovers)
Gwilym Williams Memorial Prize for Chmistry (Aberdare Boys Grammar School)
Contact Details
Room: MB111
Phone: +44 (0)121 204 3415
Email: g.griffiths@aston.ac.uk
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Investigation on Yield, Fuel Properties, Ageing and Low Temperature Flow of Fish Oil Esters
Sharma, V., Hossain, A. K., Griffiths, G., Duraisamy, G. & Jacob Thomas, J., May 2022, In: Energy Conversion and Managment-X. 14, 19 p., 100217.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Plastic waste to liquid fuel: A review of technologies, applications, and challenges
Sharma, V., Hossain, A. K., Griffiths, G., Duraisamy, G., Krishnasamy, A., Ravikrishnan, V. & Sodre, J. R., Oct 2022, In: Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments. 53, Part C, 14 p., 102651.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Valorization of macroalgae digestate into aromatic rich bio-oil and lipid rich microalgal biomass for enhanced algal biorefinery performance
Wahab, M. A., Kebelmann, K., Schartel, B. & Griffiths, G., 20 Mar 2022, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 341, 130925.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Addition of the natural compound squalene reduces oxidation in unsaturated oils
Sharma, V., Griffiths, G., Hossain, A. K., Sodre, J. R., Duraisamy, G., Vinu, R. & Krishnasamy, A., 13 Oct 2021, 16th SDEWES 2021 conference, October 10-15, 2021, Dubrovnik, Croatia. SDEWES2021.0967.Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference output › Conference publication
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Aviation Biofuels: Progress and Challenges
Sharma, V., Hossain, A. K., Griffiths, G. & Duraisamy, G., 13 Oct 2021, 16th SDEWES 2021 conference, October 10-15, 2021, Dubrovnik, Croatia. . Dubrovnik, Croatia. , SDEWES2021.0783.Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference output › Conference publication
Thesis
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Mapping rangeland vegetation in Northern Kenya from Landsat data
Author: Griffiths, G. H., 1985Supervisor: Collins, W. G. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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Synthesis and structural examination of 4-azaindoles
Author: Griffiths, G. W. G., 1975Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Philosophy