Nicholas R. Sandoval

Nicholas R. Sandoval is an Associate Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Tulane University's School of Science and Engineering. He directs research in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering at the Sandoval Lab, focusing on genome editing tools for sustainable chemical production. His lab develops CRISPR-based technologies for model/non-model microbes and mammalian cell lines.

Research Focus:

• Directed evolution and high-throughput screening
• Biosensor development for metabolic engineering
• Cell-free production systems for therapeutics
• Genome stability in bioproduction systems

Recent publications demonstrate advances in bacteriophage synthesis, Clostridium engineering, and nucleotide-level genetic optimization. His team collaborates with industry partners on applications ranging from biofuels to therapeutic proteins.