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Personal Profile
Allison Z. Werner applies genomic science and biosystems design approaches to understand and engineer biological processes towards cost-effective, sustainable biotechnologies. Specifically, Werner's research focuses on developing bioprocesses for the conversion of low-value and waste feedstocks—including lignin, plastics, and unconventional critical mineral-containing feedstocks—into valuable chemicals and materials.
Professional Experience
Visiting Scientist and Early Career Fellow, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (2021)
Postdoctoral Researcher, NLR (2018–2021)
Ph.D. Candidate, Colorado State University (2014–2018)
Education/Academic Qualification
PhD, Cell and Molecular Biology, Colorado State University
Bachelor, Biomolecular Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering
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Collaborations and Top Research Areas From the Past 5 Years
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Cu-Catalyzed Aerobic Oxidative C-C Cleavage in Lignin-Derived Oligomers and Biological Funneling of the Monomeric Products: Article No. e15588
Omolabake, S., Hofsommer, D., Mains, K., Palumbo, C., Rigo, D., Werner, A., Beckham, G. & Stahl, S., 2026, In: Angewandte Chemie - International Edition. 65, 2, 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mixed Polyamide and Polyester Upcycling via Chemical Autoxidation and Engineered Pseudomonas putida
Eaglesfield, R., Frey, B., Lahive, C., Cuthbertson, A., Kuatsjah, E., Ramirez, K., Avina, Y.-S., Alt, H., Banakis, N., Knauer, K., Beckham, G. & Werner, A., 2026, In: Reaction Chemistry and Engineering. 11, 1, p. 64-71 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adaptive Laboratory Evolution and Genetic Engineering Improved Terephthalate Utilization in Pseudomonas putida KT2440
Werner, A., Avina, Y.-S., Johnsen, J., Bratti, F., Alt, H., Mohamed, E., Clare, R., Mand, T., Guss, A., Feist, A. & Beckham, G., 2025, In: Metabolic Engineering. 88, p. 196-205 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Distinct Subpopulation of Membrane Vesicles in Pseudomonas putida Is Enriched in Enzymes for Lignin Catabolism
Werner, A., Giannone, R., Keller, M., Plavchak, C., Carper, D., Abraham, P., Wilkes, R., Aristilde, L., Salvachua, D., Ratanathanawongs Williams, S. K., Hettich, R. & Beckham, G., 2025, In: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 91, 10, 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Biotechnological Solutions for Critical Mineral Recovery from Unconventional Feedstocks: Article No. 103336
Zurier, H., Banta, S., Park, D., Reed, D. & Werner, A., 2025, In: Current Opinion in Biotechnology. 95, 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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