People

Responsible for the overall program management and identification, coordination and implementation of projects for customers at AzCATI, as well as the identification and implementation of best practices in algae growth and processing, standardization of methodologies and the implementation of long-term cultivation feedstock trial experimental framework. John has a specific focus on large-scale proposal development, teaming, industrial outreach, collaboration and industry relationship management and has over 20 years of experience in project/portfolio management and technology development.

Lammers’ expertise includes plant physiology, biochemistry and wastewater treatment.

Deng’s research interests include adsorbents, catalysts and membranes for sustainable energy and clean water applications.

Within AzCATI, Weiss researches the engineering of large-scale algae consortia for carbon capture and sustainable bioproduction. As ERM faculty, he educates on toxicological management and water treatment technologies.

Andy Webber, a professor in the School of Life Sciences, has held various administrative roles, including director of the Center for the Study of Early Events in Photosynthesis (2000-2003), associate director of Life Sciences (2003-2005), and vice provost in ASU’s Graduate College (2005-2016). He later oversaw University Accreditation and Academic Program Reviews as executive director in the Provost’s Office. He has served on NSF and USDA panels and is currently an associate editor for Photosynthesis Research and PLoS One.

Synthetic Biology, Algal Biotechnology, Sustainability, Waste-stream Reutilization