Lothar Steidler invented and pioneered the concept of using live, GMO Lactococcus strains for therapeutic intervention through local delivery of bioactive proteins. Designed and engineered the GMO bacterial strain that was used in the first-ever human intervention study of its kind. Subsequently, developed a synthetic biology platform for Lactococcus, enabling high-throughput construction of clinical-grade strains. Led the development of manufacturing technologies, taking them from prototype to industry-standard processes. This work has...Read more
Dr. James Marsh leads a research group in the Department of Microbiome Science at the Max Planck Institute for Biology in Tübingen, Germany. As a specialist in microbiomes, human-associated pathogens, and molecular genetics, Dr. Marsh is dedicated to advancing our functional understanding of microbial communities. His team integrates high-throughput genomics, anaerobic culturing, synthetic biology, and bioinformatics to develop innovative genetic manipulation techniques for non-model microbes. This capability enables them to probe the underlying...Read more
I am Professor of Microbiome Engineering at the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences at University of Amsterdam.
My research focuses on the interplay between the gut microbiome and host physiology, particularly in the context of microbial metabolism, gut-brain axis interactions, and gut motility.
Using advanced analytical chemistry, microbiology techniques, and ex vivo gut models, my team explores how gut microbes metabolize dietary compounds and drugs, influencing intestinal function and systemic...Read more
This issue, a look at automation and process control standards, understanding U.S. environmental laws and regulations for the chemical industry, self-assembling prodrugs, and much more.
Mr. Gresho is the President of FP2FIRE, INC, a small consulting company specializing in Fire Protection Engineering. Mr. Gresho is a registered professional Fire Protection Engineer in multiple states including CA and CO and a member of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers at the level of Professional grade. Mr. Gresho has experience in both the commercial sectors of fire protection and code enforcement with an emphasis in hazardous materials requirements and general fire protection at commercial (industrial, power generation, high rise, health care, R&D,...Read more
Derek has worked at Air Products for over 40 years. As Process Safety Director, he is responsible for managing Air Products global process safety performance and risk.
Derek is routinely asked to present at industry conferences, work with industry standards organizations, and regulators. He has authored peer reviewed papers on fire, explosion, and gas dispersion modeling, as well as process safety risk management. Derek became an Air Products Fellow in 2021.
Derek has a passion for hydrogen safety and was greatly honored in 2025 by the Center for Hydrogen...Read more
Laura Brumsey is the Senior Vice President at the Compressed Gas Association, Inc. (CGA), a leading standards development organization that promotes the safe handling, transportation, and use of industrial and medical gases. With over 17 years of experience in the industrial gases sector, Laura has developed a deep understanding of the industry and is passionate about educating others on the importance of safety.
Through CGA’s Safe Hydrogen Project and technical committees, Laura works with industry partners to unlock the potential of the hydrogen energy era by...Read more
Since 1969, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has served as a central hub convening energy professionals from around the world to share ideas and innovations, discuss, debate, and build consensus around the most pressing topics facing the offshore energy sector.
Program: Please join us at this signature event as we continue our annual tradition of awarding scholarships to local high school students pursuing careers in chemical engineering. This year we are awarding a scholarship to Nidhesh Padarthi, a senior at Cumberland Valley High School. He will be...Read more
