gourlayk@gmail.com, kgourlay@performancebiofilaments.com
Postdoc
1(778)628-6582
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/keithgourlay
Projects
Surface modification of cellulose filaments, incorporation of cellulose into biocomposites, rheology modification of fluids using cellulose
Research Themes & Interests
Exploring potential new applications and markets for highly fibrillated cellulosic materials. Biocomposites, Cellulose surface modification/functionalization, rheology modification of paints and fluids.
Academic Qualifications
BSc, MRes, PhD
Professional Experience
Industrial Postdoctoral position sponsored by Performance BioFilaments
Selected Publications and Conference Presentations
Gourlay, K., Hu, J., Arantes, V., and J.N. Saddler (2015) Monitoring changes in cellulose fiber surface morphology and fragmentation during treatment with cellulases and Swollenin. Journal of Biological Chemistry, Accepted December 2014 – Article in Press – doi: 10.1074/jbc.M114.627604
Gourlay, K., Jinguang, H., Arantes, V., Andberg, M., Saloheimo, M., Penttilä, M., and Saddler, J. (2013) Swollenin aids in the amorphogenesis step during the enzymatic hydrolysis of pretreated biomass. Bioresource Technology, 142, 498-503
Gourlay, K., Arantes, V., and Saddler, J. (2012). Use of substructure-specific carbohydrate binding modules to track changes in cellulose accessibility and surface morphology during the amorphogenesis step of enzymatic hydrolysis. Biotechnology for Biofuels, 5:51
Awards, Grants, Scholarships
UBC 4 Year Fellowship
MITACs Accelerate 2-year post-doctoral award
Others
Completed the sub-specialization in engineering management at UBC
Founded Biorenewables Café (2010-2014)