Jon Massey
About Jon Massey
Jon Massey is a scientist specializing in the engineering of acetogenic microbes for carbon capture applications. He has held research positions at several prestigious institutions and currently works at LanzaTech.
Current Role at LanzaTech
Jon Massey has been employed at LanzaTech as a Scientist since 2022. In this role, he specializes in the engineering of acetogenic microbes for carbon capture applications. His work contributes to LanzaTech's mission of developing sustainable technologies that utilize carbon emissions as a resource.
Previous Experience at Indiana University Bloomington
Prior to his current position, Jon Massey served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Indiana University Bloomington from 2020 to 2022. During his two-year tenure, he engaged in advanced research focusing on microbial engineering and its applications in environmental sustainability.
Research Background at University of Michigan
Jon Massey worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Michigan from 2014 to 2019. His five years of research experience included a focus on evolutionary biology, contributing to his extensive knowledge in the genetic engineering of microbes. He also held a position as a Graduate Research Fellow at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute from 2017 to 2019.
Educational Qualifications
Jon Massey holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Michigan, which he completed between 2014 and 2019. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Toronto in 2014. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology with Highest Distinction from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2009 to 2013.
Specialization in Microbial Engineering
Jon Massey specializes in the genetic engineering of industrially valuable microbes, particularly acetogenic microbes for carbon capture applications. His research interests include the molecular characterization of gene structure and function, which supports his work in developing innovative solutions for environmental challenges.