Unit: Labs
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Adan Gonzalez-Barcenas
I am an undergraduate studying food science. My career goals include innovation and new product development of healthier and sustainable foods. When not studying or in the lab, you can…
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Steven Hsieh
Currently, my research project aims to improve the production of 1,2-propanediol by Clostridium tyrobutyricum, mainly through engineering its fermentation pathways. Outside the lab, I enjoy cycling, running, and playing/watching football…
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Peilin Hu
My current research in the Ujor Lab focuses on the upcycling of whey permeate, a lactose-rich by-product of the dairy industry, for the sustainable production of butanol and other biochemicals.…
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Alba Lee
My research in the Ujor Lab focuses on fermentation optimization to produce value-added chemicals such as butanol and 2,3-butanediol. By utilizing whey permeate as our medium, we hope to advance…
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Becca Goodman
Becca earned her Bachelor in Food Science and a certificate in Art Studios at UW Madison. In undergad, she focused on product development and organic chemistry, and co-taught the first-year…
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Marian Awaga-Cromwell
My research focuses on using the CRISPR/Cas 9 to engineer microbial strains that can efficiently utilize cheap feedstocks to produce succinate. When I am not engaged in research, I enjoy…
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Mitchell Armstrong
Mitchell is currently pursuing his Ph.D. and serves as a lieutenant in the Army National Guard. His prior research includes working for Dr. Briana M. Burton at the University of…
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Gulustan Ozturk
Our lab centers on bioactive compounds in milk and dairy streams. Specifically, our main goal is to develop advanced separation processes of extracting these bioactive compounds with a special emphasis…
