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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.
Princeton University • Princeton, NJ
Associate Professor in Chemical Biological Engineering and Director of Undergraduate Studies.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.