Introduction to the speaker:
Prof. Spain’s research interests in environmental biotechnology include: discovery and construction of bacteria for degradation of substituted aromatic compounds; physiological and ecological factors controlling microbial processes; and discovery of biocatalysts for green chemistry synthesis of novel materials. He is a former editor for Applied and Environmental Microbiology and has published over 150 peer reviewed papers, several books, and numerous book chapters on the biodegradation and biosynthesis of organic compounds. He has served on review committees for the EPA, DoE, NIEHS, and DoD and on the editorial boards of a variety of journals.

Written by: Zheng Yuhe
Edited by: Choisum Kwok
Source: PKU Lecture Hall