Liza Lopez
About Liza Lopez
Liza Lopez serves as the Vice President of Process Scaleup & Manufacturing at Lygos, bringing over a decade of experience in process development and R&D within the biotech and clean tech sectors. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware and has held various engineering roles at notable companies such as Zymergen, Rennovia, and DuPont.
Current Role at Lygos
Liza Lopez serves as the Vice President of Process Scaleup & Manufacturing at Lygos. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she focuses on scaling up manufacturing processes, leveraging her extensive experience in the renewables, clean tech, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries. Her leadership contributes to the company's efforts in optimizing production capabilities and enhancing operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Liza Lopez has a strong educational background in chemical engineering. She earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, followed by a Master of Science (MS) and a PhD from the University of Delaware. Her academic journey spanned from 1994 to 2007, equipping her with a solid foundation in chemical engineering principles and practices. She possesses expertise in process development and scaling manufacturing processes.
Previous Experience in Chemical Engineering
Liza Lopez has over a decade of experience in process development and R&D. She worked at Zymergen as Director of Chemical Engineering for 11 months in 2021 and served as Associate Director of Chemical Engineering from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she was a Principal Engineer at Rennovia, Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Her career also includes roles at DuPont as an R&D Engineer and at Amyris Inc as a Process Development Engineer.
Internships and Early Career
Liza Lopez began her career with internships at Dow Chemical, where she worked in 1999 and 2001. These summer internships provided her with foundational experience in the chemical industry. Her early exposure to the field helped shape her career trajectory, leading to significant roles in various companies focused on chemical engineering and process development.