Andy Koppisch

Andy Koppisch, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Northern Arizona University (NAU). His research focuses on biochemical pathways, bacterial metabolism, and biotechnological applications. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Colorado State University and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Utah. Postdoctoral training includes Biochemistry at Stanford University and Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Education:

• B.S., Chemistry, Colorado State University
• Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Utah
• Postdoctoral Research, Biochemistry, Stanford University
• Postdoctoral Research, Biochemistry, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Research Interests: Dr. Koppisch investigates siderophores and secondary metabolites from pathogenic bacteria, enzymatic biosynthetic pathways, heterologous enzyme expression for commodity chemicals, effects of isoprenoid biosynthesis modulation, and ionic liquids for biofuel production and bacterial biofilm extraction. His work bridges biochemistry, microbiology, and applied biotechnology.

Labs & Facilities: He is affiliated with NAU’s Chemistry Building, Wettaw Biochemistry Building, and Science Lab Facility, which house advanced research infrastructure for biochemical and microbiological studies.