Natural Products and Marine Bioresource Development

• Qualitative and quantitative analysis of high value natural products from marine sources, particularly focused on LMW compounds from seaweeds and seagrasses
• Chemical analysis of marine deep-sea materials collected in Norway
• Bioprospecting and search for novel compounds
• Chemical ecology, biosystematics studies and interdisciplinary applications

Monica Jordheim´s main research interests are to enhance scientific knowledge and application value of various natural products. Jordheim has over twenty years of experience in quantification and identification of natural products, including full molecular elucidation.

Because of the structural diversity, characterization of natural products requires an integrated analytical approach including optimized extraction techniques, multiple steps of chromatography, High Resolutions Mass spectrometry (HRMS) and high field NMR analysis.

Jordheim is the:

• Vice Dean for Education (2025-2029) at the Faculty of Science and Technology
• Leader of Jordheim Research Group (https://www.instagram.com/jordheimresearchmnp/)

 

Group Members Jordheim Research Group:

Postdoctoral researchers:

• Liaqat Zeb (SEAS, Horizon 2020 -Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101034309)
• Le Ba Vinh (SEAS, Horizon 2020 -Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101034309) 

PhD-students:

• Angeliki Barouti (UiB, interdisciplinary Lars Herfindal | University of Bergen (uib.no)
• Zeljana Pavlovic (uib.no) (UiB, Educational Research: CoChem project, with Anja Møgelvang Jacobsen (HVL and Dep. Chem. UiB), Sehoya Cotner (SERC, UIB))
• Deisy Viviana Sarmiento Garzori (Partner: Arctic Feed AS)

MSc-students:

• Emilie Fjeldberg Taule (UiB, with Jarl Underhaug)
• Gaute Eliassen Hamre (UiB and HI; with Rita Hannisdal)
• Maryna Razapova (UiB and HI; with Rita Hannisdal and Rosa Escobar)
• Thea Elise Mehus (UiB, with PhD  Le Ba Vinh)
• Laura Sypalyte (UiB, with Kjersti Hasle Enerstvedt | UiB)

 

 

Jordheim er i perioden 2025-2029 Visedekan for utdanning ved NT.

 

BA og MA - prosjekter:

Organisk analyse (ekstraksjon, isolasjon og analyse (HPLC, MS, NMR, UV-Vis)) med ulike prosjekt innen bioprospektering og utvikling av marine bioressurser (alger: tang og tare (høstet og dyrket), sjøgress, marine planter og dyphavsmateriale). Flere av prosjektene gjøres sammen med industrielle partnere. 

 

Utvikling og undervisning av:

KJEM235 https://www.uib.no/emne/KJEM235    (10 ECTS)

Mål og innhald

Emnet skal gje ei forståing av korleis ein kan analysere organiske sambindingar ved hjelp av spektroskopiske metodar som infraraud-(IR), ultrafiolett-synlig (UV-Vis) og kjernemagnetisk resonans-(NMR) spektroskopi, samt massespektrometri (MS). Emnet er spesielt konsentrert om tolking av data, men ei grunnleggjande forståing av dei ulike analysemetodane blir også vektlagt. I kurset vil hovudfokus ligge på metodane NMR og MS.

 

Forelesning

• Monica Jordheim (2026). Laboratoriet som læringsarena. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Lars Herfindal (2026). From molecules to possibilities: Monica and Lars explore future medicines from the ocean. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim (2026). From Terrestrial to Marine Natural Product Chemistry: challenges and opportunities. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Jonathan Soule (2025). Facilitating student preparation and learning in STEM education with virtual lab guides. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim (2025). Kan tang og tare redde verden?. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim (2025). Polyfenoler i makroalger – hva vet vi?. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Kjersti Hasle Enerstvedt (2025). Navigating Complexity: Chromatography in Marine Natural Product Chemistry. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Bjørn Grung; Jonathan Soule (2024). Development of digital platforms for simulation and preparation to field and lab-work. How to make these platforms also facilitate reflection and critical thinking. . (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim (2019). Analyse i marin kjemi. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim (2019). Tang og tare - den nye mirakelmaten? I. (ekstern lenke)
• Jonathan Soule; Monica Jordheim (2024). ChemView360: digital platforms - function, and possibilities. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim (2022). Journal og vurdering i laboratoriefag. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim (2020). Tang og tare - den nye mirakelmaten? II. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Lone Holst (2006). Blåbær er ikke bare blåbær - blåbærforskning ved kjemisk institutt. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Øyvind M Andersen (2009). Fra blåbær til medisin - fargestoffer i frukt og grønnsaker. (ekstern lenke)
• Øyvind M Andersen; Monica Jordheim (2007). Fargerik mat og helse: Hva kan vi hente ut av antocyaner og andre flavonoider?. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim (2006). Antocyaner - vin og helseeffekter. (ekstern lenke)
• Jonathan Soule; Monica Jordheim; John Georg Seland et al. (2024). ChemView360 – et interaktivt læringsverktøy for bachelorstudenter på kjemilaboratoriet. (ekstern lenke)
• Amund Måge; Monica Jordheim (2022). Shaping European Research Leaders for Marine Sustainability - the algal component. (ekstern lenke)
• Angeliki Barouti; Monica Jordheim; Lars Herfindal (2022). Targeting high-value products from the epiphytes of Laminaria hyperborea. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim (2018). Bruk av spektroskopiske metoder i marin naturstoffkjemi. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim (2021). Totalutnyttelse av marine ressurser og utvikling av norsk kompetanse – hvordan får vi dette til? Targeting High-Value Products: The Next Level. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim (2015). Naturstoffkjemi - skattejakt?. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim (2016). Organisk analyse og naturstoffkjemi - hvilke verktøy trenger vi?. (ekstern lenke)

Vitenskapelig artikkel

• Angeliki Barouti; Le Ba Vinh; Lars Herfindal et al. (2026). Marine Bromophenols from Laminaria hyperborea’s Epiphytic Biomass: Chemical Profiling, Cytotoxicity, and Antioxidant Activity. (ekstern lenke)
• Robert Byamukama; George Ogweng; Monica Jordheim et al. (2011). Anthocyanidin 3-galactosides from flowers of Abrus canescens Bak Full Text. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Torgils Fossen; Øyvind M Andersen (2006). Characterization of Hemiacetal Forms of Anthocyanidin 3-O-b-Glycopyranosides. (ekstern lenke)
• Liaqat Zeb; Anne Sophie Gerhardt; Benjamin Alexander Johannesen et al. (2024). Ultrasonic-Assisted Water-Rich Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents for Sustainable Polyphenol Extraction from Seaweed: A Case Study on Cultivated Saccharina latissima. (ekstern lenke)
• Angeliki Barouti; Lars Herfindal; Siva Krishna Vagolu et al. (2024). Evaluation of the cytotoxic and antimicrobial potential of epiphytic biomass obtained from Laminaria hyperborea biorefinery side-streams. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Torgils Fossen; Jon Songstad et al. (2007). Reactivity of anthocyanins and pyranoanthocyanins. Studies on aromatic hydrogen-deuterium exchange reactions in methanol. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Torgils Fossen; Øyvind M Andersen (2006). Preparative isolation and NMR characterization of carboxypyranoanthocyanins. (ekstern lenke)
• Irene Skaar; Monica Jordheim; Robert Byamukama et al. (2012). New anthocyanidin and anthocyanin pigments from blue plumbago. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Nils Harald Giske; Øyvind M Andersen (2007). Anthocyanins in Caprifoliaceae. (ekstern lenke)
• Kjersti Hasle Enerstvedt; Anders Lundberg; Kjersti Sjøtun et al. (2017). Characterization and seasonal variation of individual flavonoids in Zostera marina and Zostera noltii from Norwegian coastal waters. (ekstern lenke)
• Christopher Adaku; Irene Skaar; Hannington Gumisiriza et al. (2020). Anthocyanin Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Edible Leaves of Dissotis brazzae Cogn (Melastomataceae). (ekstern lenke)
• Yan Li; Lucie Rarova; Silvia Scarpato et al. (2022). Seasonal variation of phenolic compounds in Zostera marina (Zosteraceae) from the Baltic Sea. (ekstern lenke)
• Irene Skaar; Christopher Adaku; Monica Jordheim et al. (2014). Purple anthocyanin colouration on lower (abaxial) leaf surface of Hemigraphis colorata (Acanthaceae). (ekstern lenke)
• Marie Emilie Wekre; Bjarte Holmelid; Jarl Underhaug et al. (2023). Characterization of high value products in the side-stream of Laminaria hyperborea alginate production - Targeting the phenolic content. (ekstern lenke)
• Robert Byamukama; Monica Jordheim; Bernard T Kiremire et al. (2011). Primitive anthocyanin from flowers of three hemiparasitic African mistletoes. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Kjersti Hasle Enerstvedt; Øyvind M Andersen (2011). Identification of Cyanidin 3-O-β-(6″-(3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaroyl)glucoside) and Other Anthocyanins from Wild and Cultivated Blackberries. (ekstern lenke)
• Robert Byamukama; Jane Namukobe; Monica Jordheim et al. (2011). Anthocyanins from ornamental flowers of red frangipani, Plumeria rubra. (ekstern lenke)
• Huaibi Zhang; Monica Jordheim; David H. Lewis et al. (2014). Anthocyanins and their differential accumulation in the floral and vegetative tissues of a shrub species (Rhabdothamnus solandri A. Cunn). (ekstern lenke)
• Christopher Adaku; Irene Skaar; Robert Byamukama et al. (2020). Anthocyanin profile and antioxidant property of anti-asthma flowers of cordyline terminalis (L.) Kunth (Agavaceae). (ekstern lenke)
• Liaqat Zeb; Muhammad Shafiq; Monica Jordheim (2025). Advancements in sustainable extraction of seaweed phenolics: Integrating extraction technologies with natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES). (ekstern lenke)
• Robert Byamukama; Monica Jordheim; Bernard T. Kiremire et al. (2006). Anthocyanins from flowers of Hippeastrum cultivars. (ekstern lenke)
• Diego Carlos Rodriguez Hernandez; Jose Miguel Sandoval-Gil; Kjersti Hasle Enerstvedt et al. (2025). Sulfated Flavonoids from Phyllospadix (Zosteraceae) Taxa from Baja California, Mexico. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Øyvind M Andersen; Constance Nozzolillo et al. (2009). Acylated anthocyanins in inflorescence of spider flower (Cleome hassleriana). (ekstern lenke)
• Marie Emilie Wekre; Karoline Kåsin; Jarl Underhaug et al. (2019). Quantification of polyphenols in seaweeds: A case study of Ulva intestinalis. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Finn Måge; Øyvind M Andersen (2007). Anthocyanins in berries of Ribes including gooseberry cultivars with a high content of acylated pigments. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Kjersti Aaby; Torgils Fossen et al. (2007). Molar Absorptivities and Reducing Capacity of Pyranoanthocyanins and Other Anthocyanins. (ekstern lenke)
• Kjersti Hasle Enerstvedt; Monica Jordheim; Øyvind M Andersen (2016). Isolation and Identification of Flavonoids Found in Zostera marina Collected in Norwegian Coastal Waters. (ekstern lenke)
• Christopher Adaku; Irene Skaar; Helge Berland et al. (2019). Anthocyanins from mauve flowers of Erlangea tomentosa (Bothriocline longipes) based on erlangidin – The first reported natural anthocyanidin with C-ring methoxylation. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Finn Måge; Øyvind M Andersen (2007). Anthocyanins in berries of Ribes including gooseberry cultivars with a high content of acylated pigments. (ekstern lenke)
• Øyvind M Andersen; Monica Jordheim; Robert Byamukama et al. (2010). Anthocyanins with unusual furanose sugar (apiose) from leaves of Synadenium grantii (Euphorbiaceae). (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Irene Skaar; Helene Lunder et al. (2011). Anthocyanins from Fuchsia Flowers. (ekstern lenke)
• Helge Berland; Nick W. Albert; Anne Stavland et al. (2019). Auronidins are a previously unreported class of flavonoid pigments that challenges when anthocyanin biosynthesis evolved in plants. (ekstern lenke)
• Marie Emilie Wekre; Sondre Hellesen Brunvoll; Monica Jordheim (2022). Advancing quantification methods for polyphenols in brown seaweeds—applying a selective qNMR method compared with the TPC assay. (ekstern lenke)
• Robert Byamukama; Monica Jordheim; Bernard T. Kiremire et al. (2008). New anthocyanins from stem bark of castor, Ricinus communis. (ekstern lenke)
• Cecilie Sævdal Dybsland; Trine Bekkby; Kjersti Hasle Enerstvedt et al. (2021). Variation in Phenolic Chemistry in Zostera marina Seagrass Along Environmental Gradients. (ekstern lenke)
• Kjersti Hasle Enerstvedt; Anders Lundberg; Monica Jordheim (2018). Characterization of Polyphenolic Content in the Aquatic Plants Ruppia cirrhosa and Ruppia maritima —A Source of Nutritional Natural Products. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Kate Calcott; Kevin S. Gould et al. (2016). High concentrations of aromatic acylated anthocyanins found in cauline hairs in Plectranthus ciliatus. (ekstern lenke)
• Constance Nozzolillo; Virginie Treyvaud Amiguet; Antoine C. Bily et al. (2010). Novel aspects of the flowers and floral pigmentation of two Cleome species (Cleomaceae), C. hassleriana and C. serrulata. (ekstern lenke)

Konferanseposter

• Marie Emilie Wekre; Monica Jordheim; Georg Kopplin (2020). Extraction optimization for high value products from Laminaria hyperborea. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Robert Byamukama; Øyvind M Andersen et al. (2010). Natural anthocyanidins with dimethoxylated A-rings from Plumbago auriculata. (ekstern lenke)
• Anne Sophie Gerhardt; Marie Emilie Wekre; Jarl Underhaug et al. (2023). Quantification of polyphenols in biomass of cultivated sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima) during fermentation using Folin-Ciocalteu assay ad selective qNMR. (ekstern lenke)
• Marie Emilie Wekre; Georg Kopplin; Monica Jordheim (2022). Polyphenols in kelp: A Case Study of Laminaria hyperborea. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Torgils Fossen; Helene Lunder et al. (2008). Reactivity studies by NMR on anthocyanins occurring in fruits and berries. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Torgils Fossen; Øyvind M Andersen (2007). The impact of anthocyanin purity in antioxidant measurements. (ekstern lenke)
• Eldbjørg Skare; Monica Jordheim; Øyvind M Andersen (2011). Correction of anthocyanin identity in blood orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck). (ekstern lenke)
• Kristiane Eikeland; Monica Jordheim; Øyvind M Andersen (2011). Sphagnorubins from peat mosses, Sphagnum spp. (ekstern lenke)
• Angeliki Barouti; Monica Jordheim; Lars Herfindal (2023). EPIPHYTES OF LAMINARIA: A PROMISING SOURCE OF ANTIMICROBIAL AND CYTOTOXIC COMPOUNDS. (ekstern lenke)
• Angeliki Barouti; Monica Jordheim; Lars Herfindal (2023). EPIPHYTES OF LAMINARIA: A PROMISING SOURCE OF ANTIMICROBIAL AND CYTOTOXIC COMPOUNDS. (ekstern lenke)
• Torgils Fossen; Kjell Torskangerpoll; Monica Jordheim et al. (2004). Characterization of Pyranoanthocyanins. (ekstern lenke)
• Irene Skaar; Øyvind M Andersen; Robert Byamukama et al. (2013). Diagnostic analysis of anthocyanins with new anthocyanidin A-ring substitution patterns. (ekstern lenke)
• Irene Skaar; Christopher Adaku; Monica Jordheim et al. (2013). Special anthocyanin structures behind colouration of abaxial leaves of Hemigraphis colorata.. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Torgils Fossen; Øyvind M Andersen (2006). Characterization of 5-carboxypyranoanthocyanins. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Torgils Fossen; Øyvind M Andersen (2006). NMR characterization of various forms of anthocyanin 3-glucosides in deuterated methanolic solutions with and without acid. (ekstern lenke)
• Kjersti Hasle Enerstvedt; Monica Jordheim; Øyvind M Andersen et al. (2016). Analysis of Flavonoids in the Seagrass Zostera Marina L.. (ekstern lenke)
• Christopher Adaku; Irene Skaar; Helge Berland et al. (2015). Anthocyanins from Erlangea tomentosa based on erlangidin, an anthocyanidin with 3-methoxylation. (ekstern lenke)
• Irene Skaar; Monica Jordheim; Øyvind M Andersen (2012). Characterization of the quinonoidal form of the anthocyanin malvidin 3-glucoside by NMR. (ekstern lenke)
• Liaqat Zeb; Anne Sophie Gerhardt; Benjamin Alexander Johannesen et al. (2025). Ultrasonic-Assisted Water-Rich Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents for Sustainable Polyphenol Extraction from Seaweed: A Case Study on Cultivated Saccharina latissima. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Torgils Fossen; Øyvind M Andersen (2005). Nutritional aspects of anthocyanin pigments. (ekstern lenke)
• Juan M Valero-Rodriguez; Kjersti Sjøtun; Angeliki Barouti et al. (2024). Effects of climate change on herbivory in macroalgae: a laboratory experiment. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Kate Calcott; Kevin S. Gould et al. (2011). New anthocyanins in Plectranthus ciliatus and their distribution in trichomes, internodes and leaves. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Kjersti H. Enerstvedt; Eldbjørg Skare et al. (2011). Cyanidin 3-O-β-(6''-(3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaroyl)glucoside and other anthocyanins in blackberries and blood oranges. (ekstern lenke)

Konferanseforedrag

• Christopher Adaku; Irene Skaar; Robert Byamukama et al. (2013). Anthocyanins from Pink-mauve flowers of Draceana terminalis (Asparagaceae).. (ekstern lenke)
• Robert Byamukama; Christopher Adaku; Irene Skaar et al. (2014). Anthocyanins with new anthocyanidin A-ring substitution patterns. (ekstern lenke)
• Christopher Adaku; Irene Skaar; Robert Byamukama et al. (2013). Nutraceutical potential of Dissotis brazzae Cogn. (Melastomataceae) with respect to anthocyanins.. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim (2023). Marine Polyphenols - Characterization and Applications. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Øyvind M Andersen (2011). The rise and fall of anthocyanins. (ekstern lenke)
• Irene Skaar; Øyvind K. Leidland; Monica Jordheim et al. (2011). Anthocyanin equilibrium forms. (ekstern lenke)
• Jonathan Soule; Monica Jordheim; John Georg Seland et al. (2025). Facilitating student preparation and learning in chemistry courses with a virtual laboratory guide. (ekstern lenke)
• Zeljana Pavlovic; Madeleine Waskaas; Bjørn Grung et al. (2025). Samarbeidslæring i kjemilaboratorieundervisningen for økt læring. (ekstern lenke)
• Øyvind M Andersen; Monica Jordheim (2008). Anthocyanins - Food Applications. (ekstern lenke)
• Christopher Adaku; Irene Skaar; David F. Okut et al. (2014). New anthocyanin with potential beneficial nutraceutical and colorant properties isolated from Cyphostemma adenocaule.. (ekstern lenke)
• Øyvind M Andersen; Monica Jordheim (2013). Differences in anthocyanin content of food and natural sources correlated with differences in anthocyanin chemistry and properties.. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Øyvind M Andersen; Torgils Fossen (2007). Biological functionality of anthocyanins expressed through structure details. (ekstern lenke)
• Øyvind M Andersen; Monica Jordheim (2007). Advances in the field of anthocyanins. (ekstern lenke)
• Torgils Fossen; Monica Jordheim; Ørjan Bjorøy et al. (2006). Characterization of novel flavonoid classes by NMR spectroscopy. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Torgils Fossen; Helene Lunder et al. (2008). Hydrogen-deuterium exchange rates of various anthocyanin classes as basis for reactivity studies. (ekstern lenke)
• Øyvind M Andersen; Monica Jordheim (2009). Chemistry of Anthocyanin-Based Colours in Plants. (ekstern lenke)
• Øyvind M Andersen; Monica Jordheim; Torgils Fossen (2005). The anthocyanins: A review on occurence, chemistry and properties during the last decade. (ekstern lenke)
• Robert Byamukama; Monica Jordheim; Bernard T. Kiremire et al. (2005). Anthocyanins from ripe edible fruits of wild Carissa edulis. (ekstern lenke)
• Ying Yi; Rita Hannisdal; Sylvain Alain Yves Merel et al. (2020). MYCOTOXIN AND METABOLITES DETERMINATION IN NORWEGIAN FISH FEEDS USING LC-MS/MS INSTRUMENTS. (ekstern lenke)
• Øyvind M Andersen; Monica Jordheim (2011). Anthocyanin sources, diversity and properties. (ekstern lenke)

Doktorgradsavhandling

• Irene Skaar; Øyvind M Andersen; Monica Jordheim (2013). Identification of New Anthocyanins and Secondary Anthocyanidin Structures and their impact on Anthocyanin Properties. (ekstern lenke)
• Marie Emilie Wekre; Monica Jordheim; Georg Kopplin et al. (2023). Analysis of Polyphenols from Laminaria hyperborea for application as Life Science ingredients. (ekstern lenke)
• Kjersti Hasle Enerstvedt; Monica Jordheim (2018). Analysis of polyphenolic content in marine and aquatic angiosperms from Norwegian coastal waters. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim; Øyvind M Andersen; Torgils Fossen (2007). Isolation, identification and properties of pyranoanthocyanins and anthocyanin forms. (ekstern lenke)
• Øyvind M Andersen; Monica Jordheim; Helge Berland (2021). Novel and colourful flavonoids - characterisation, secondary structures and properties. (ekstern lenke)

Vitenskapelig bokkapittel

• Øyvind M Andersen; Monica Jordheim (2013). Basic anthocyanin chemistry and dietary source. (ekstern lenke)
• Øyvind M Andersen; Monica Jordheim (2006). The Anthocyanins. (ekstern lenke)
• Øyvind M Andersen; Monica Jordheim (2010). Chemistry of flavonoid-based colors in plants. (ekstern lenke)

Fagartikkel

• Angeliki Barouti; Lars Herfindal; Monica Jordheim (2021). The under-explored chemistry of seaweeds. (ekstern lenke)
• Monica Jordheim (2016). Improving students learning process in a small class setting ‐ chemistry course in spectroscopy. (ekstern lenke)

Leksikonartikkel

• Øyvind M Andersen; Monica Jordheim (2010). Anthocyanins. (ekstern lenke)

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