Lee R. Lynd

Lee R. Lynd, Ph.D. is a co-founder and a director and has served as our Chief Science Officer since 2005.

Dr. Lynd leads an active academic group devoted to biomass conversion, encompassing biotechnology, process engineering and energy and environmental public policy issues at Dartmouth College.

Dr. Lynd is a Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth College’s Thayer School of Engineering (2003 – present), an Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences at Dartmouth College (2003 – present) and a Professor Extraordinary of Microbiology at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa (2002 – present).

He is a recipient of the National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award 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.

He serves as an Associate Editor for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Personal Vehicles, an Organizing Committee member for the Annual Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals, a Manager of the Link Foundation Energy Fellowship Program and a Co-Leader of The Role of Biomass in America’s Energy Future project.

Dr. Lynd received a B.S. in Biology from Bates College, an M.S. in Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and M.S. and D.E. degrees in Engineering from Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College.

Dr. Lynd’s illustrious career in biomass conversion, biotechnology and bioengineering and understanding of and experience with the fundamental science behind Mascoma’s technology and the application of that technology in the renewable fuels and renewable chemicals sectors enable him to provide valuable insight and guidance to our board of directors.

Lee R. Lynd is the Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth College. With a background in Education, Lee R. Lynd has a rich history of leadership and innovation.Lee R. Lynd studied BS Biology at Bates College. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.