Dr. Alexandra N. Wanjiru , PhD
Affiliation:
Department of Bioengineering & Applied Biosciences
Global Institute of Biotechnological Innovation
University of Zurich, Switzerland
Profile Summary:
Dr. Alexandra N. Wanjiru is a globally recognized leader in biotechnology and bioengineering, with over 18 years of academic, industrial, and editorial experience. She is known for her groundbreaking contributions to synthetic biology, biomaterials engineering, and sustainable bioprocessing. Her research portfolio bridges molecular innovation with real-world applications in medicine, agriculture, and environmental remediation.
Dr. Wanjiru has served on numerous international scientific committees and advisory panels, and has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals. She brings a wealth of editorial expertise from her prior roles as Senior Editor at Bioengineering Reports and as an Associate Editor at Journal of Synthetic Systems Biology.
Her vision for MJBB is to advance inclusive, interdisciplinary, and ethically grounded open science that empowers emerging and established voices in the global biotechnology community.
Areas of Expertise:
Synthetic biology and gene circuit design
Biomaterials and tissue scaffolding
Metabolic and cellular engineering
Bio fabrication and 3D bioprinting
Environmental biotechnology and bioremediation
Translational bioengineering and medical devices
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory science
Editorial Philosophy:
Dr. Wanjiru champions open access, scientific equity, and transparent peer review. She advocates for reproducible research, cross-sector collaboration, and the ethical use of biotechnology in addressing global health, food security, and climate resilience.
Academic Qualifications:
PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
MSc in Biotechnology, University of Nairobi, Kenya
BSc in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Contact:
Editor In Chief
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