About us:
The Synthetic Biology for Sustainable Development Laboratory was established in the University of Waterloo's Department of Chemical Engineering under the leadership of Prof. Yilan Liu in 2023. We primarily work on harnessing synthetic biology to deliver products and services that contribute to sustainable development. We currently focus on developing functional probiotics to supply an affordable and preventive health solutions, and engineering bacteria to convert mixed solid waste into useful products.
News
Welcome our new Research Assistant Jin Li!
We are delighted to announce the addition of Jin Li to our LSS team. Jin will serve as Research Assistant temporarily, and enroll as a PhD student soon.
Welcome our first Master student Ida Putu Wiweka Dharmasiddhi!
We are delighted to introduce Ida Putu Wiweka Dharmasiddhi as the newest member of our academic family! Ida joins us as our first Master's student, bringing a passion for research and a drive for academic excellence that will undoubtedly enrich our scholarly community.
Collaboration between LSS and OzoneBio!
Delighted to announce the commencement of our partnership between LSS and Ozone Bio! Together with Ozone Bio, we are embarking on an exciting venture to develop an industrial strain tailored for muconic acid production.