Steven Johnson

Steven Johnson serves as the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Lake Superior State University (LSSU). He oversees multiple academic units including the School of Arts, Letters, & Social Sciences; School of Biological Sciences; and School of Chemistry, Environmental, & Geosciences. Johnson holds a B.S. from Northern Michigan University (2002) and a Ph.D. from Michigan Technological University (2010).

His research focuses on enzyme engineering, biotechnology applications, and glycobiology. Key areas include optimizing enzyme production in microbial systems (e.g., Pichia pastoris), developing fluorescent glycopolymers for bacterial detection, and studying plant-derived enzymes like alkaline phytase. His work bridges biochemistry, molecular biology, and environmental biotechnology.

Johnson’s publications (2006–2012) emphasize protein expression optimization, enzyme functional characterization, and novel biosensor technologies. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his academic leadership role reflects professional recognition. As Dean, he coordinates interdisciplinary initiatives across multiple scientific disciplines within LSSU’s College of Arts & Sciences.