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Biodesign

Biodesign Department researchers apply their skills and knowledge to the pursuit of basic science discovery and technology development enabling the biomanufacture of fuels, chemicals, and materials. The Biodesign department has expertise in Metabolic Pathway Refactoring and Optimization, Biosensor Development and Biological Parts Characterization, Sub-cellular Spatial Control Systems, Microbial Communities and Host Onboarding, and Biological Computer-Aided Design and Manufacture.

For more information, contact Department Head Nathan Hillson.

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Deepika Awasthi - Biologist Project Scientist

Henrique De Paoli - Research Scientist

John E. Dueber - Biological Faculty Engineer

Thomas Eng - Biologist Research Scientist

Daniel A. Fletcher - Biologist Faculty Scientist

Bob Haushalter - Research Scientist

Nathan Hillson - Computational Senior Staff Scientist

Jay D. Keasling - Chief Executive Officer, Joint BioEnergy Institute

Taek Soon Lee - Biochemist Staff Scientist

Seung-Wuk Lee - Biologist Faculty Scientist

Aindrila Mukhopadhyay - Science Deputy

Vivek Mutalik - Staff Scientist *

Blake A. Simmons - Division Director, Biological Systems & Engineering

Steven W. Singer - Earth Senior Scientist

Yasuo Yoshikuni - Biologist Staff Scientist *

Satoshi Yuzawa - Guest Scientist

* secondary appointment

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