Marilene Pavan
About Marilene Pavan
Marilene Pavan is an Innovation Manager at LanzaTech, where she has held various roles since 2019. With a background in molecular biology and synthetic biology, she has contributed to research and development in these fields while also demonstrating leadership and project management skills.
Current Role at LanzaTech
Marilene Pavan serves as the Innovation Manager at LanzaTech, a position she has held since 2023. Based in Skokie, Illinois, she works in a hybrid capacity. In this role, she focuses on driving innovation initiatives within the company, leveraging her extensive background in synthetic biology and project management.
Previous Experience at LanzaTech
Pavan has held multiple positions at LanzaTech prior to her current role. She worked as a Senior Scientist in Synthetic Biology from 2020 to 2022, and as Manager of HTP Synthetic Biology from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she served as a Scientist in Synthetic Biology from 2019 to 2020. Her diverse roles reflect her expertise in synthetic biology and her contributions to various projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Marilene Pavan holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sustainability, Bioenergy, Bioeconomy, Circular Economy, and Policy from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, achieved between 2020 and 2023. She also earned a Master’s degree in Sciences from USP - Universidade de São Paulo from 2005 to 2007. Furthermore, she completed a specialization in Strategic Management of Technological Innovation at Universidade Estadual de Campinas from 2013 to 2014, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from 1999 to 2003.
Research and Contributions
Before joining LanzaTech, Pavan contributed to the field of synthetic biology as a Research Fellow at Boston University from 2016 to 2019. She also worked as Research Staff in Synthetic Biology and Automation during this time. Her earlier experience includes a role as a Researcher in Molecular Biology at both Monsanto Company and CanaVialis S.A. in Brazil, where she focused on molecular biology research.
Skills and Leadership
Marilene Pavan possesses a range of skills including fundraising, business development, and scientific writing. She has experience in writing grants, patents, and scientific articles. Pavan is also involved in community and team building, showcasing her leadership capabilities. Her organizational skills are evident through her experience in project evaluation, management, and budget oversight.