Professor Dr. Frances Arnold

Biography

Frances H. Arnold is the Linus Pauling Professor of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at the California Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on enzyme design, evolution, and biocatalysis, employing artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize protein engineering and synthetic biology applications. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of enzyme evolution and has received numerous accolades for her work, including the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2018. Arnold's laboratory has pioneered methods in the directed evolution of enzymes, contributing to various applications such as pharmaceuticals, biofuels, and sensors. With an educational background from Princeton University and the University of California, Arnold has held various academic positions, advancing from Assistant Professor to her current role as a Professor, Director of the Rosen Bioengineering Center since 2013.

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