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Laura Hanzly

faculty

Laura Hanzly, PhD

Assistant Teaching Professor

Bioengineering

Contact

508-999-8096

Textiles 228

Education

2019Virginia TechPhD
2015University at BuffaloMS
2013University at BuffaloBS

Teaching

  • BNG 319 Chemical Methods in Bioengineering
  • BNG 426/526 Metabolic Engineering

Courses

An introduction to laboratory methods in biotechnology and to the biotechnology industry. The course includes genetic engineering, protein manufacture, purification and analysis. The laboratory component includes bioengineering techniques, biosafety, data acquisition and analysis. There is also an introduction to software for engineering analysis and modeling.

An introduction to laboratory methods in biotechnology and to the biotechnology industry. The course includes genetic engineering, protein manufacture, purification and analysis. The laboratory component includes bioengineering techniques, biosafety, data acquisition and analysis. There is also an introduction to software for engineering analysis and modeling.

An engineering approach to microbiology and bio-based products. This course discusses cellular and organismal metabolic networks and the mathematical and experimental manipulation of those networks. The techniques of synthetic biology and metabolic flux analysis, core concepts in metabolic engineering, are focused on here.

An engineering approach to microbiology and bio-based products. This course discusses cellular and organismal metabolic networks and the mathematical and experimental manipulation of those networks. The techniques of synthetic biology and metabolic flux analysis, core concepts in metabolic engineering, are focused on here.

Introduction to engineering and computing with emphasis on development of problem solving skills through projects. The course is designed to increase the success of first year students. It includes an overview of majors in the college, and the importance of engaged learning. Team work, written and oral communication skills are covered. Ethical issues in engineering and computing are discussed.

Introduction to engineering and computing with emphasis on development of problem solving skills through projects. The course is designed to increase the success of first year students. It includes an overview of majors in the college, and the importance of engaged learning. Team work, written and oral communication skills are covered. Ethical issues in engineering and computing are discussed.

Introduction to engineering and computing with emphasis on development of problem solving skills through projects. The course is designed to increase the success of first year students. It includes an overview of majors in the college, and the importance of engaged learning. Team work, written and oral communication skills are covered. Ethical issues in engineering and computing are discussed.

Research

Research interests

  • Engineering Education
  • Biomanufacturing
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