Keynote Speaker

Lee Rybeck Lynd
Professor of Engineering
Adjunct Professor of Biology
Thayer School of Engineering
Dartmouth College

Lee Rybeck Lynd is a Professor of Engineering and Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences at Dartmouth, Professor Extraordinary of Microbiology at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa, and Chief Science and Research Officer for Mascoma Corp. Professor Lynd is an expert on utilization of plant biomass for production of energy. His contributions span the science, technology, and policy domains, and include leading research on fundamental and biotechnological aspects of microbial cellulose utilization.

Professor Lynd is a recipient of the NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award, the Charles C. Scott Award for distinguished contributions to the biotechnology for fuels and chemicals, and a two-time recipient of the Charles A. Lindbergh Award for his efforts to promote balance between technological progress and preservation of the natural and human environments. Professional activities include service as Associate Editor for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, member of a Presidential Advisory Committee on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Personal Vehicles, Organizing Committee member for the Annual Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals, Manager of the Link Foundation Energy Fellowship Program, Co-Leader of a project entitled The Role of Biomass in America's Energy Future, and consultant to industry and government. Lynd has authored over 60 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 5 patents.