Dr. Bradley Biggs

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bradley Biggs is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan, where he focuses on metabolic engineering and synthetic biology. He completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Northwestern University in 2021, preceded by an M.S. in Biotechnology in 2014 and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 2012. Biggs' research centers around using advanced genetic engineering tools to rewire biological systems for specific applications in diagnostics, therapies, and environmental remediation. His work aims to enhance sustainability in chemical synthesis by leveraging enzymatic chemistry and developing microbial systems capable of operating under mild conditions without harmful solvents or reagents. The Biggs lab is dedicated to addressing the challenges of commercializing synthetic biology applications and improving biochemical synthesis efficiency, particularly through renewable feedstocks and synthetic microbial communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Engaged in research and teaching in the field of Chemical Engineering.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2021-01-01 — 2024-12-31

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory •

Conducted research in the area of biochemical engineering.

R&D

2014-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Manus Bio •

Worked on metabolic engineering projects.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science