We are interested in discovering, advancing, and applying principles from biochemistry and chemical engineering to address challenges in chemical bioproduction and chemical detection. Within the chemical bioproduction space, we focus on programing biological systems to efficiently convert renewable feedstocks into value-added chemicals. Within the chemical detection space, we specialize in engineering G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR)-based sensors, in particular olfactory receptors, for biomedical and biotechnology applications.
We also accepts students from the BioEngineering Program, the Bioinformatics Program, and the Paper Science & Engineering Program.
Latest Publications
Latest News
April 2025
- Paola’s article on Modulating the properties of GPCR-based sensors via C-terminus isoforms is accepted in ACS Synthetic Biology!
- McKenna Wins a Shell Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. Congratulations!
November 2024
- Shaafique’s article on the Carbon negative synthesis of amino acids using a cell-free-based biocatalyst is out!
- Prarthana wins a BioInformatics GRA fellowship for Spring 2025. Congratulations!
October 2024
- Casey joins the group as a 1st year Chemistry student. Welcome!
September 2024
- The lab welcomes Katie Swanson as an undergraduate student researcher