Posts by Emily Nelson

Petzold Named JBEI Chief Information Officer

Petzold will lead JBEI initiatves involving automation, data management for artificial intelligence/machine learning efforts, and data analytics.

Breaking Through the Lignin Problem

A strategy developed at JBEI streamlines the process of converting lignin, a complex plant polymer, into starting materials for biomanufacturing processes.

O'Malley Elected Fellow of American Academy of Microbiology

O'Malley was one of 63 fellows honored for their scientific achievement and original contributions that have advanced microbiology.

A Standout Solvent for Today’s Biorefineries

Researchers identify butylamine as a promising solution to many challenges at biorefineries.

Exploring the Potential of a Formate-Based Bioeconomy

JBEI researchers demonstrated an efficient strain of bacteria for bioproduction that grows on the promising feedstock formate.

A Deeper Look into Fungal Species Reveals Biomanufacturing Potential

JBEI researchers investigate the connections between Aspergillus species, demonstrating their usefulness for producing biofuels and bioproducts.

Brett Helms Honored by American Chemical Society

Helms, Scientific Lead of New Pathway Development, received the 2025 Henry H. Storch Award in Energy Chemistry.

Hillson Named JBEI Chief Information Officer

Hillson will be responsible for leading JBEI initiatives involving automation, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and data analytics.

Shih Honored by American Society of Plant Biologists

Shih was recognized for outstanding investigations in the field of plant biology.

Illuminating a Plant Engineering "Black Box" Yields Biomanufacturing Improvements

JBEI researchers make major advancements on a cornerstone plant engineering tool.