Dr. Elizabeth Sattely

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Sattely is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University. Her research focuses on harnessing the extraordinary capacity of plants to harvest atmospheric CO2 and sunlight to produce energy-rich biopolymers, clinically used drugs, and biologically active small molecules. She works on understanding metabolic pathways that produce essential compounds for developing sustainable biofuel feedstocks, protecting crops from pathogens, and discovering new therapeutics for human diseases. To achieve her research objectives, Sattely employs a multidisciplinary approach that combines chemistry, enzymology, genetics, and metabolomics to tackle complex problems. Her investigations include developing new methods for the delignification of lignocellulosic biomass and engineering plants for antibiotic biosynthesis, thereby contributing to the advancement of sustainable practices in environmental and agricultural sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, focusing on plant metabolism and its applications in sustainable practices.

Awards

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Allan P. Colburn Award

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HHMI Investigator

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Young Faculty Award

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Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator

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Marion Milligan Mason Award

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Simons Faculty Scholar Award

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Early Career Award

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Faculty Scholar Award

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New Innovator Award

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Gabilan Fellow

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Terman Fellow

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Pathway Independence Award

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Division Organic Chemistry Graduate Fellowship

Courses

CHEMENG 55 ENGR 55 CHEMENG 455 BIOE 392 BIOE 391 CHEMENG 600 CHEM 200 CHEM 301 CHEMENG 190H CHEMENG 190 CHEMENG 185A CHEMENG 520

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.