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==Research in Microbial Engineering==
==Research in Microbial Engineering==
#'''Design and characterization of genetic parts'''
The goal of my research is to develop a microbial platform for the biological production of organic small molecules (e.g., drugs, fuels).  This work is broken down into 4 main areas: 1) the design and characterization of genetic parts, 2) the implementation of synthetic metabolic pathways and refactored organelles, 3) the development of genetic control circuits and 4) the computational modeling and simulation of engineered systems, natural systems and the interfaces between the twoBroadly speaking, this research is enabled by recent advances in synthetic and systems biology.
#'''Implementation of synthetic metabolic pathways'''
#'''Genetic circuit development for biological control'''
#'''Organellar engineering'''
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==Biochemical Process Engineering==
 
One of the main challenges in culturing microalgae at an industrial scale is designing a cost-effective bioreactorTherefore, to optimize the impact of a photosynthetic platform organism, I am working on a novel photobioreactor design.

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Microalgae

Research in Microbial Engineering

The goal of my research is to develop a microbial platform for the biological production of organic small molecules (e.g., drugs, fuels). This work is broken down into 4 main areas: 1) the design and characterization of genetic parts, 2) the implementation of synthetic metabolic pathways and refactored organelles, 3) the development of genetic control circuits and 4) the computational modeling and simulation of engineered systems, natural systems and the interfaces between the two. Broadly speaking, this research is enabled by recent advances in synthetic and systems biology.