Deepika Awasthi
Biologist Research Scientist
Research Interests
Bioenergy and Biomanufacturing by combining synthetic biology and metabolic engineering to develop microbial systems for better utilization of biomass and gaseous one-carbon substrates (CO2 and CH4). Further, redirecting the enhanced carbon utilization towards next-gen biofuel, green chemicals or biopolymer production.
Media
A Day in the Half Life Podcast: Biomanufacturing: Making Stuff with Microbes
YouTube video: Berkeley Lab in the fight against COVID-19: Researching an oral vaccine
Programs & Initiatives
Recent Publications
Related News
JGI, JBEI Partner on Successful RENEW Proposals
The Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) and Joint Genome Institute (JGI) are part of three DOE-funded initiatives under the RENEW program, which supports internships, training, and mentoring to foster diverse talent in the energy workforce.
Biosciences Area FY23 LDRD Projects
The projects of 22 Biosciences Area scientists and engineers received funding through the FY23 Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program.
Biosciences Inventor Deepika Awasthi Wins 2022 Berkeley Lab Pitch Competition
Biosciences Area scientist Deepika Awasthi won the 2022 Berkeley Lab Pitch Competition held on October 27. The competition, funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) and co-hosted by the Intellectual Property Office and the Haas School of Business, was designed to provide scientist-entrepreneurs at the Lab with experience in pitching to key stakeholders such as potential investors and partners.
