Andre Maranhao Ph.D.

Bio

Andre C. Maranhão, Ph.D. is a biochemist with training and research experience in synthetic biology, protein engineering, and directed evolution. He completed his doctoral and postdoctoral training in biochemistry with a focus on engineering biological systems, including the design and evolution of enzymes, transcriptional activators, and translation machinery. His research has emphasized the development and optimization of biomolecular tools through both rational design and selection-based approaches. In addition to academic research, he brings industry and applied research experience in biotechnology, contributing to protein development, assay design, and translational research efforts across collaborative settings. Dr. Maranhão holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from The University of Texas at Austin and bachelor’s degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles.