Research
Huimin Zhao’s research develops and applies synthetic biology, machine learning, and laboratory automation tools to engineer functionally improved or novel proteins, pathways, and genomes for biotechnological and biomedical applications. Zhao investigates the protein structure-function relationship, cell metabolism, and mechanisms of gene expression and regulation. Visit his research group’s website for more information.
Education
- Ph.D., Chemistry, California Institute of Technology, 1998
Campus Affiliations
- Steven L. Miller Chair, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Professor, Bioengineering
- Professor, Biomedical and Translational Sciences
- Affiliate, Chemistry
- Professor, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
Select Honors and Recognitions
- AAAS Fellow, 2009
- Charles Thom Award, 2016
- Enzyme Engineering Award, 2019
- NSF CAREER Award, 2004
- Guggenheim Fellowship, 2012