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Wayne Curtis is a full-time Professor of Chemical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on algae-based biofuels, cellulose conversion, CO2 capture through bioreactor systems, and genetic engineering of algae for hydrocarbon production. He has developed innovative low-capital fermentor systems for biomass degradation to ethanol.
- Professor, Chemical Engineering
- University Park, PA 16802
- 409 Chem and Biomedical Eng Bldg
Research highlights include: bioreactor design for algal cultivation, plant genetic engineering, and sustainable bioenergy solutions. His work spans plant biotechnology, microbial interactions, and agricultural systems optimization.
Recent publications focus on transgenic strategies for pest control, virus transmission containment, and advanced plant tissue culture systems. Key innovations include CO2-supplemented photobioreactors and metabolic engineering of industrial hemp.
