Dr. José Avalos

Associate Professor

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Biography

José L. Avalos is an Associate Professor in Chemical Biological Engineering at Princeton University, where he also directs the Undergraduate Studies program. He has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Johns Hopkins University, a Master's in Biochemical Research from Imperial College London, and a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México. His research focuses on using biotechnology to address critical issues in sustainable energy, environment, and human health through synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. His lab is engaged in developing biological pathways and systems and engineering microorganisms to exhibit desirable traits for environmental, industrial, and medical applications. Avalos has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field, including the ACS Biochemical Technology Young Investigator Award and the NSF-CAREER Award. His affiliations with the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment underscore his commitment to integrating engineering principles into biological solution development. He is particularly interested in production processes for advanced biofuels, bioplastics, and specialty chemicals, as well as bioremediation techniques to mitigate environmental contaminants.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Associate Professor in Chemical Biological Engineering and Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Awards

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ACS Biochemical Technology (BIOT) Young Investigator Award

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HHMI Gilliam Fellowship

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Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

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NSF-CAREER Award

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Pew Scholarship Biomedical Research

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Howard B. Wentz Junior Faculty Award

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Eric Wendy Schmidt Transformative Technology Fund

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship

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Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA)

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Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Fellowship

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Merck Fellowship

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Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award

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
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
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  • Application Fee
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.