Jefferson C. Lievense is an American bioprocess engineer.
Jefferson C. Lievense | |
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| Born | Jackson, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Bioprocess Engineer |
Lievense was raised in Holland, Michigan.[1] He completed a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering at the University of Michigan in 1976 and a doctoral degree in the same subject at Purdue University in 1984.[1][2] In 1982, he began working for the Eastman Kodak Company's Research Laboratories and then its Bio-Products Division (BPD). He joined Genencor International in 1990 when BPD was spun out into Genencor.[1] In 1993, Lievense subsequently joined the Michigan Biotechnology Institute before moving to A. E. Staley in 1994.[1] Between 2007 and 2012, Lievense worked for Amyris, Inc.[1] He then moved to Genomatica, and retired in 2018.[1] He currently operates his own consulting business, Lievense Bioengineering LLC, to advise in the field of industrial biotechnology.
In 2019, Lievense was elected a member of the United States National Academy of Engineering.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Jeff Lievense receives the 2022 ChE Alumni Merit Award". University of Michigan. 19 September 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Jefferson C. Lievense". American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Jefferson C. Lievense". United States National Academy of Engineering. Retrieved 18 October 2023.