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Chief Technology Officer

Amyris Biotechnologies creates renewable products, focusing on fuels and chemicals.

Accomplished metabolic engineer and lipid biochemist specializing in microbial genetics and plant and microbial metabolism, especially the genes and enzymes responsible for lipid biosynthesis and storage. Track record of achievements including 12 high impact publications and 3 patent applications. 14-year research/engineering experience in several model and non-model microorganisms using molecular biology tools, protein biochemical assays, and omic data analyses. Experience in team work and collaborative projects with excellent communication skills in an interdisciplinary research environment.