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
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
May 2024
- McKenna’s Current Opinion on Technologies for the discovery of GPCR-targeting biologics is out!
- Paola passes her Ph.D. candidacy exam. Congratulations!
April 2024
- McKenna passes her Ph.D. candidacy exam. Congratulations!
- Ray wins a NASA Space Technology Graduate Fellowship. Congratulations!
March 2024
- Amisha passes her Ph.D. candidacy exam. Congratulations!
January 2024
- Haden wins a President’s Undergraduate Research Award. Congratulations!
- Sonia joins the group as an undergraduate student researcher. Welcome!
November 2023
- Prarthana wins a BioInformatics GRA fellowship. Congratulations!
- Sara joins the group as a 1st year Chemistry student. Welcome!