Brooks Henningsen has his expertise in molecular biology and genetic engineering. He joined Mascoma, LLC in 2012 following the completion of his Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences. Since joining Mascoma he has worked towards the development of advanced yeast strains and technologies for use in the cellulosic ethanol industry. These technologies include robust C5 sugar utilization and the anaerobic conversion of acetate to value added end-products. He has also spear-headed the improvement of molecular biology techniques at Mascoma to increase strain engineering throughput and efficiency. Brooks Henningsen has his expertise in molecular biology and genetic engineering. He joined Mascoma, LLC in 2012 following the completion of his Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences. Since joining Mascoma he has worked towards the development of advanced yeast strains and technologies for use in the cellulosic ethanol industry. These technologies include robust C5 sugar utilization and the anaerobic conversion of acetate to value added end-products. He has also spear-headed the improvement of molecular biology techniques at Mascoma to increase strain engineering throughput and efficiency.

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering