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Dr. Josh Atkinson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute at Princeton University. He conducts pioneering research in synthetic biology, protein engineering, and biophysics focused on the control of microbes and electron transport. His laboratory aims to elucidate the crucial role that electron transport plays in energy and information processing within cells and microbial communities. Through cutting-edge approaches, the Atkinson Lab seeks to leverage this understanding to engineer new biotechnologies that address societal challenges related to sustainability, environmental monitoring, remediation, chemical synthesis, and resource recovery. Current research areas include the development of microorganisms that utilize proteins to regulate electron transfer within metabolic networks, the influence of electron flows on the structure of microbial communities and their impact on geochemical cycles, as well as the creation of living electronic materials that integrate information processing with catalytic capabilities.
Princeton University • Princeton, NJ
Teaches and conducts research in the fields of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Bioengineering.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.