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Research Expertise
I have over 23 years research experience in the areas of biochemistry and molecular biology, working on applied phycology projects for more than 20 years.
Since joining SAMS in 2006, I have developed and led on establishing research within the field of marine biotechnology, focusing on the fundamental aspects of phycology, which have potential commercial applications. This has generated 30 successful grant applications and a range of publications; with currently have 40 peer-reviewed papers and 60 publications in total (H factor of 17 and a total of 1700 citations).
My microalgal research has included the working group on the genome analysis of the diatom Phaeodactylum, a systems biology approach to investigating lipid production in a range of microalgal species stretching now into microalgal carotenoids in the ABACUS project.
Macroalgal or seaweed research highlights include the demonstration of seasonal variation in the biochemical composition of biomass, the importance of site selection for macroalgal cultivation linked to the species grown through BioMara, EnAlgae and At~Sea projects.
Research identifying potential environmental impacts of seaweed cultivation and the processing of seaweed biomass for bioethanol and methane production from macroalgal biomass at the end of a biorefinery process for multiple types of bioenergy production.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations from the last five years
Projects
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IMPAQT: Intelligent Management System for Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture
Stanley, M. (PI), Michalek, K. (CoI) & Macleod, A. (CoI)
1/05/18 → 30/04/21
Project: Research
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A review of the current potential of European brown seaweed for the production of biofuels
Twigg, G., Fedenko, J., Hurst, G., Stanley, M. S. & Hughes, A. D., 27 Apr 2024, In: Energy, Sustainability and Society. 14, 1, 25 p., 21.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sustainable seaweed aquaculture and climate change in the North Atlantic: challenges and opportunities
Veenhof, R., Burrows, M., Hughes, A., Michalek, K., Ross, M., Thomson, A. I., Fedenko, J. & Stanley, M., 22 Oct 2024, In: Frontiers in Marine Science. 11-2024, 1483330.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Storage and Production of Bioenergy Using Macroalgae Biomass—Part I : Ensiling
Ditchfield, A. K., Kerrison, P. D., Mair, A., Hurst, G., Green, D. H., Stanley, M. S., Fedenko, J. & Hughes, A. D., 18 Dec 2024, In: Sustainability. 16, 24, 22 p., 11094.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A circular bioprocess application of algal-based substrate for Bacillus subtilis natto production of γ-PGA
Parati, M., Philip, C., Mendrek, B., Townrow, D., Khalil, I., Tchuenbou-Magaia, F., Stanley, M., Kowalczuk, M., Adamus, G. & Radecka, I., 20 Apr 2023, In: Frontiers in Chemistry. 16 p., 2023.1158147.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From green to orange: : The change in biochemical composition of phototrophic-mixotrophic Chromochloris zofingiensis in pilot-scale photobioreactors
Wood, E. E., Ross, M., Jubeau, S., Montalescot, V., MacKechnie, K., Marchington, R., Davey, M., Mcneill, S., Hamilton, C. & Stanley, M., 7 Sept 2023, In: Algal Research. 14 p., 103238.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cattle, Seaweed, and Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Nin-Pratt, A., Beveridge, M. C. M., Sulser, T., Marwaha, N., Stanley, M., Grisenthwaite, R. & Phillips, M., 1 Mar 2022, 60 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Microbial Poly-γ-Glutamic Acid (γ-PGA) as an Effective Tooth Enamel Protectant
Parati, M., Clarke, L., Anderson, P., Hill, R., Khalil, I., Tchuenbou-magaia, F., Stanley, M. S., Mcgee, D., Mendrek, B., Kowalczuk, M. & Radecka, I., 20 Jul 2022, In: Polymers. 14, 14, 18 p., 2937.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile10 Citations (Scopus)69 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Vice- chair Scientific Advisory Committee
Stanley, M. (Member)
1 Jan 2014 → 31 Dec 2016Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee
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EPSRC Energy Strategic Advisory Team
Stanley, M. (Member)
1 Apr 2014 → 31 Mar 2017Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee
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PhD viva- Plant Science Department University of Cambridge
Stanley, M. (External Examiner)
5 Feb 2013Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee
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PhD viva at Newcastle University
Stanley, M. (External Examiner)
8 Jan 2013Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee
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BBSRC grants panel for special call between UK/India
Stanley, M. (Member)
24 Apr 2013Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee
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Sunday Times
Stanley, M. (Participant)
2012 → …Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Seaweed Worhshop 2012
Stanley, M. (Invited speaker)
14 May 2012Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Meet the UK research teams powering the global bioeconomy
Stanley, M., Green, D., Billing, S.-L. & Kumari, P.
27/02/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Three Climate-Friendly Foods To Add To Your Diet Right Now
31/01/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Scottish Association for Marine Science Researchers Update Current Data on Climate Change (Sustainable seaweed aquaculture and climate change in the North Atlantic: challenges and opportunities)
Stanley, M., Burrows, M., Hughes, A. & Ross, M.
6/11/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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University of Wolverhampton Researchers Highlight Recent Research in Bacillus subtilis (A circular bioprocess application of algal-based substrate for Bacillus subtilis natto production of g-PGA)
9/05/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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United Kingdom : Seaweed plays its part in making clothes to dye for
14/07/22
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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United Kingdom : Algae treatment gets the green light in Scottish study
16/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Algae treatment gets the green light in Scottish study
15/05/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Impacts
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Bioenergy-Technology Innovation Needs Assessment
Stanley, M. (Participant)
Impact: Public policy Impacts