James Daleiden
About James Daleiden
James Daleiden is a Senior Bioprocess Engineer currently employed at LanzaTech in Skokie, Illinois. He has extensive experience in bioprocess engineering and has held various research and engineering roles throughout his career, including positions at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Current Role at LanzaTech
James Daleiden serves as a Senior Bioprocess Engineer at LanzaTech, a position he has held since 2022. His work is based in Skokie, Illinois, where he applies his expertise in bioprocess engineering to advance the company's innovative technologies. His role involves overseeing bioprocess development and optimization, contributing to LanzaTech's mission of converting waste carbon into sustainable fuels and chemicals.
Previous Experience at LanzaTech
James Daleiden has held multiple positions at LanzaTech. He worked as a BioProcess Engineer from 2019 to 2022, where he focused on bioprocess development. Prior to that, he was a Scientist for nine months in 2019 and served as a Part-Time Weekend Research Associate from 2015 to 2017. His extensive experience at LanzaTech has provided him with a deep understanding of the company's biotechnological processes.
Education and Expertise
James Daleiden earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying there from 2001 to 2007. He later obtained a Master’s Degree in Biological/Biosystems Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he studied from 2009 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in bioprocess engineering and research.
Research and Internship Experience
James Daleiden has a diverse background in research and internships. He worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2002 to 2007 and as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, he interned at the Illinois State Geological Survey in 2006. This experience has contributed to his skills in scientific research and development.
Early Career and Technical Roles
Before joining LanzaTech, James Daleiden held various technical roles. He worked as an Air Measurements Technician at TRC Companies, Inc. from 2007 to 2008 and as a Research Associate at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville from 2008 to 2009. These positions helped him develop practical skills in environmental measurement and research methodologies.