Dr. Price is working to modify tunicamycin to be less toxic so it can be used together with penicillin to protect against bacterial infections.
Dr. Skory studies gene expression and modifications of enzymes that are used to convert agricultual biomass to fermentable sugars.
Dr. Michael Jackson's research focuses on the catalytic conversion of crop residues to marketable products. This interest has led to a biobased insect repellent from the oilseed crop Cuphea, a flavoring compound from xylose, and a novel chemical from corn cobs. Click here for Dr. Jackson's recent accomplishment
Dr. Kervin Evans is a research physical scientist studies natural plant compounds with excellent antioxidant properties useful in skin care industries.
Dr. Compton is working on developing biocatalytic systems to convert vegetable oils and phospholipids to higher value products such as skincare cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and chemical intermediates.
Mission Statement
The focus of the Renewable Products Technology research unit is to develop new technologies for converting renewable agricultural materials into high value chemicals, enzymes, and polymers. Researchers in this unit use a variety of chemical, microbial, biochemical, and genetic approaches to address the need for new sustainable and environmentally acceptable value-added products.
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