Graduate Students (in alphabetical order by last names)
Ben Arbaugh, Ph. D. Candidate
Ben is studying the genetic bases for long term shelf stability of plant beneficial bacteria microencapsulated in cross-linked alginate microcapsules (CLAMs) using the UC Davis patented spray-dry cross-linked alginate encapsulation technology.
Kayla Hearn, Ph. D. Student
Kayla is the newest member of the lab, with interest in studying cellulose-hydrophobin interactions.
Alex Hitomi, Ph. D. Candidate
Alex is applying nanoscale advanced imaging analyses to study surface properties of cellulose that impact productive cellulase binding.
Lucy Knowles, Ph.D. Student
Lucy is a Ph.D student studying how cellulases and lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase (LPMO)s synergize during hydrolysis of cellulose.
Lauren Lynn, Ph.D. Candidate
Lauren is a USDA scientist investigating enzyme-mediated production of nanocellulose for use in sustainable, renewable bioproducts.
