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Patrick Shih is an associate professor in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. He also serves as the Director of the Plant Biosystems Design program and is a Faculty Scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His research explores the intersection of synthetic biology and agriculture, aimed at harnessing plants and microbes through biotechnological approaches. Shih is particularly focused on developing synthetic biology methods to engineer complex plant systems for applications in sustainability, human health, and bioenergy. Additionally, he investigates the origins and evolution of photosynthesis and carbon fixation, contributing to the understanding of these critical biological processes. Shih's work has garnered attention for its potential to create therapeutic compounds and improve nutritional profiles of food products through engineered plants.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Teaching and conducting research in synthetic biology and plant-microbe interactions.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.