Jana M. Becker
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Associate ESR - Ph.D Fellow
Project Description
As an associate fellow of the ITN project, I am not directly involved in the project itself. My work focuses on the development of self-powered glucose sensors based on enzymatic biofuel cells. Enzymatic biofuel cells use enzymes to convert the substrates, which are used as fuel (anode) and oxidant (cathode). The oxidation of the fuel at the bioanode generates electrons which can be used for the reduction of the oxidant at the biocathode. As result, the biofuel cell can operate without the need of external powered devices. For glucose detection, the glucose will be converted selectively by a glucose-converting enzyme at the bioanode. When combined with a non-limiting cathode, the power output of the biofuel cell is limited by the amount of glucose in the sample, which allows for its detection and possible quantification
Goal at the end of the ITN project
Being capable of measuring the glucose content in a sample by using a designed enzymatic biofuel cell.
My background
M. Sc. Chemistry in Bioelectrochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
“The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness ” ~Dalai Lama


About Jana
ESR#: A-ESR 1
Professional background: MSc. Chemistry in bioelectrochemistry, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Host institute: Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Supervisor: Prof. Wolfgang Schuhmann
Interests: Firefighting, climbing and playing piano
Languages: German, English, French, Spanish

Latest publication
Jana’s publications
Here you can find the links to Jana's publications during the ITN project.

ESR 1 & ESR 1A Anna Lielpetere and Jana Becker: Enhancing the catalytic current response of H2 oxidation gas diffusion bioelectrodes using an optimized viologen-based redox polymer and [NiFe] hydrogenase
Anna Lielpetere and Jana Becker’s collaborative research on “Enhancing the catalytic current response of H2 oxidation gas diffusion bioelectrodes using an optimized viologen-based redox polymer and [NiFe] hydrogenase” was published in the journal Chemistry Europe: Electrochemical Science Advances. By clicking on the thumbnail, you will be directed to

ESR 1A & ESR 1 Jana Becker & Anna Lielpetere: Assembling a Low-volume Biofuel Cell on a Screen-printed Electrode for Glucose Sensing
Jana Becker and Anna Lielpetere have published their work together on “Assembling a Low-volume Biofuel Cell on a Screen-printed Electrode for Glucose Sensing” in the journal Electroanalysis. By clicking on the thumbnail above, you will be directed to the publications’s open access website

XXVIth International Symposium on Bioelectrochemistry and Bioenergetics of the Bioelectrochemical Society on Bioelectrochemistry for improved Life Quality
Anna Lielpetere and Jana Becker participated at the XXVIth International Symposium on Bioelectrochemistry and Bioenergetics of the Bioelectrochemical Society on Bioelectrochemistry for improved Life Quality with an oral presentation on their following work: Anna Lielpetere, Jana Becker, Julian Szczesny, Felipe Conzuelo, Adrian Ruff, James Birrell, Wolfgang Lubitz, Wolfgang Schuhmann. High Viologen

ISE 72nd Annual Meeting
Jana Becker and Anna Lielpetere have attended the 72nd annual meeting International Society of Electrochemistry with an oral presentation about their collaborative research. Anna Lielpetere, Jana Becker, Julian Szczesny, Felipe Conzuelo, Adrian Ruff, James Birrell, Wolfgang Lubitz, Wolfgang Schuhmann. Wiring Hydrogenases with High Viologen Loading Polymer. ISE 72nd Annual Meeting. August 29
All of Jana’s publications

ESR 1 & ESR 1A Anna Lielpetere and Jana Becker: Enhancing the catalytic current response of H2 oxidation gas diffusion bioelectrodes using an optimized viologen-based redox polymer and [NiFe] hydrogenase
Anna Lielpetere and Jana Becker’s collaborative research on “Enhancing the catalytic current response of H2 oxidation gas diffusion bioelectrodes using an optimized viologen-based redox polymer

ESR 1A & ESR 1 Jana Becker & Anna Lielpetere: Assembling a Low-volume Biofuel Cell on a Screen-printed Electrode for Glucose Sensing
Jana Becker and Anna Lielpetere have published their work together on “Assembling a Low-volume Biofuel Cell on a Screen-printed Electrode for Glucose Sensing” in the

XXVIth International Symposium on Bioelectrochemistry and Bioenergetics of the Bioelectrochemical Society on Bioelectrochemistry for improved Life Quality
Anna Lielpetere and Jana Becker participated at the XXVIth International Symposium on Bioelectrochemistry and Bioenergetics of the Bioelectrochemical Society on Bioelectrochemistry for improved Life Quality

ISE 72nd Annual Meeting
Jana Becker and Anna Lielpetere have attended the 72nd annual meeting International Society of Electrochemistry with an oral presentation about their collaborative research. Anna Lielpetere,