B.S., Biochemistry, Millersville University of PA
Ph.D., Chemistry, SUNY at Stony Brook

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Mechanism and application of enzymes for biomass conversion

American Chemical Society , Divisions of Biological Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Cellulose Technology
American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Council on Undergraduate Research
Technical Association for the Pulp and Paper Industry