Dr. José Avalos

Associate Professor

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Biography

José L. Avalos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Princeton University, where he directs the Undergraduate Studies program. His research focuses on using biotechnology to address significant challenges in sustainable energy, environmental sustainability, and human health. His lab specializes in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering with applications ranging from advanced biofuels to bioplastics. Avalos holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Johns Hopkins University and has received numerous accolades, including the ACS Biochemical Technology Young Investigator Award. His research contributions are critical to the development of microbial consortia and cellular engineering that enhances production processes while minimizing environmental impact. He is also involved in the scalable production of specialty chemicals and biodegradable materials, actively contributing to the fields of biomolecular engineering and systems biology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Serves as an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, focusing on research and teaching in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering.

Awards

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ACS Biochemical Technology Young Investigator Award

2022-01-01
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HHMI Gilliam Fellowship

2021-01-01
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Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

2019-01-01
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NSF-CAREER Award

2018-01-01
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Pew Scholarship Biomedical Research

2017-01-01
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Howard B. Wentz Junior Faculty Award

2017-01-01
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Eric Wendy Schmidt Transformative Technology Fund

2017-01-01
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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship

2016-01-01
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Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA)

2012-01-01
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Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Fellowship

2005-01-01
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Merck Fellowship Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundations

2005-01-01
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Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award

2004-01-01

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.