Project Scientist

Adam's research interests are in the application and generation of genome-scale in silico models, as well as adaptive laboratory evolution, towards metabolic engineering of microorganisms.

Adam graduated from the Bioengineering Ph.D. Program in Fall of 2008 and was a Research Scientist at GT Life Sciences in 2009-10 before coming back to UCSD.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering University of California - San Diego, December 2008

Master of Science in Bioengineering University of California - San Diego, December 2005

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering University of Nebraska - Lincoln, May 2003, Honors Program Graduate

Previous Research Experience

GT Life Sciences, Inc., San Diego, CA (2009 - 2010)

Biological Process Development Facility / UNL - Protein Purification Laboratory (2002 - 2003)

Goodyear Inc., Lincoln, Nebraska - Co-Op Participant (2001 - 2002)

Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (REU) / Colorado State University (Summer 2001)

Contact Information

Email Address: afeist@ucsd.edu

Phone: (858) 534-9592

Mailing Address: 9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0412, La Jolla, CA 92093-0412