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Dāvis Dūcis is a Research Assistant at the Department of Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biotechnology and at the Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Latvia. He is currently pursuing his doctoral research on the valorisation potential of microorganisms from wastewater and industrial sludge in relation to cheese whey.
Since his master’s studies, he has been involved in several national and European research projects. Alongside his doctoral studies, he works at the Microbial Culture collection of Latvia, where in collaboration with MIRRI-ERIC he contributes to several structural projects.
He also represents doctoral students as the Chair of the Doctoral Student Council. His professional interests include fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between representatives of different sectors.
Research interests
I am interested in the application of environmental microbiology to improve various foods and everyday products. This includes work with food-grade Lactobacillus species, biofilms, and bacteria that can be isolated from wastewater and industrial sludge.
I also have a general interest in collecting different bacteria and exploring potential uses for them, using both standardized methods and developing new methods.
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OECD Fields of Science
- 1.6 Biological Sciences
- 2.8 Environmental Biotechnology
- 2.9 Industrial Biotechnology
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- Enviromental microbiology
- Valorisation
- Enzymatic activity
- Biology
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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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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