Jeffrey G. Linger

Jeffrey G. Linger serves as a Group Research Manager III in the Applied Biology group within the Renewable Resources and Enabling Sciences Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). He joined NREL in 2007 as a postdoctoral fellow and has since established himself as a key researcher in bioenergy science.

Education:

• Bachelor of Environmental, Population, and Organismic Biology, University of Colorado Boulder
• PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado Department of Medicine

Linger's research focuses on the metabolic engineering of microorganisms for biofuels production, with particular expertise in Zymomonas mobilis strain development. His work spans fundamental molecular biology techniques to industrial-scale bioprocessing applications. Current research emphasizes converting biomass to biofuels through microbial strain optimization and enzyme engineering.

Analysis of his publication record (55 total outputs through 2025) reveals consistent contributions to bioenergy research with increasing publication volume in recent years. His work primarily addresses challenges in biomass conversion, enzyme engineering, and metabolic pathways, with strong emphasis on practical applications for sustainable energy production.

Linger actively collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions and leads projects within NREL's Renewable Resources and Enabling Sciences Center. His technical expertise in molecular biology and bioengineering supports NREL's mission to advance renewable energy technologies through scientific innovation.

His laboratory work includes developing consolidated bioprocessing organisms through expression of cellulolytic enzymes and engineering microbial strains for efficient conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuels. The Applied Biology group maintains state-of-the-art facilities for genetic manipulation, fermentation, and analytical characterization of bioenergy-relevant microorganisms.