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Professor Swartz received lessons in resourcefulness and persistence while growing up on a farm in South Dakota. He earned a BS in Chemical Engineering with Highest Honors from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and began his professional career at Union Oil Co. in Casper, Wyoming. His experiences in various engineering departments provided him with an appreciation for the importance of large-scale energy technologies. His education continued at MIT, where he obtained an MS in Chemical Engineering and a ScD in Biochemical Engineering. Swartz's early career included significant achievements at Genentech, where he helped establish drug production capabilities for rDNA insulin and growth hormone. As a member of Stanford’s Chemical Engineering Department, he focuses on cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS) technology, leading to the founding of Sutro Biopharma and its development of anti-cancer drugs and vaccines. His ongoing research addresses advances in human health and planet health through the innovative design of protein-based nanoparticles and affordable biotechnologies that leverage atmospheric CO2.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Engaged in research and teaching in the field of chemical engineering and bioengineering, focusing on innovative biotechnologies.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.