Professor Dr. Pamela Peralta Yahya

Biography

Pamela Peralta-Yahya is a Professor in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University and a B.A. from Macalester College, acquired in 2008 and 2003, respectively. Her research focuses on metabolic engineering aimed at the production of chemicals, including fuels and pharmaceuticals, alongside the development of novel catalysts for biomass processing and therapeutics. She is also involved in foundational technologies within synthetic biology, particularly in the generation of biosensors. In her role at Georgia Tech, she contributes significantly to advancing the field through her innovative research and educational practices.

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