Tonya Peeples

Tonya Peeples serves as the Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of the College of Engineering and a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on sustainable biocatalytic processes, microbial systems engineering, and educational initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusivity in STEM. She leads efforts to develop greener chemical synthesis approaches, including chiral drug precursor production and biphasic biocatalytic systems.

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Her research interests span bioconversion technologies, protein stability mechanisms, and engineering education programs like the Summer Bridge initiative. These programs aim to improve student transitions and support underrepresented groups. Dr. Peeples has been recognized with the IIE 'Person of the Year' (2023) and National Academy of Inventors Fellow (2024) among other accolades.

Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, blending chemical engineering with education policy to address both technical and societal challenges in STEM.