Vikramaditya G. Yadav

Vikramaditya G. Yadav is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science. He directs the Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) Program in Sustainable Process Engineering and leads the BioFoundry research group.

• Education:
  • B.A.Sc., University of Waterloo (2007)
  • Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2013)
  • Postdoctoral Associate, Harvard University (2014)

His research spans sustainable chemical manufacturing, metabolic engineering, and biotechnology. Key areas include:

• Designing biosynthetic enzymes for biomass valorization
• Developing bioremediation strategies for industrial water quality
• Creating innovative drug delivery systems and tissue engineering solutions
• Advancing synthetic biology for pharmaceutical and bioenergy applications

His recent work focuses on ocular drug delivery, cannabinoid biosynthesis in E. coli, lignin-based nanoparticles for cancer therapy, and computational analysis of plant secondary metabolites. Collaborations with start-ups, industry, and medical labs drive innovation in Canada's bioeconomy.

• Professional Leadership:
  • Chair, Biotechnology Division of the Chemical Institute of Canada
  • Associate Editor, The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering

He is affiliated with UBC's BioProducts Institute and contributes to project-based learning pedagogy.