Allison Pieja
About Allison Pieja
Allison Pieja serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Mango Materials, where she has worked since 2011. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University and specializes in bioplastic production using methane-fed bacteria.
Work at Mango Materials
Allison Pieja has served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Mango Materials since 2011. In this role, she leads the commercial scale-up of technology that utilizes methane-fed bacteria for bioplastic production. Her responsibilities include managing a team of engineers dedicated to achieving high densities of microbial biomass containing bioplastic. She oversees technical developments related to product separation and mass transfer, ensuring the innovation and optimization of processes at the company.
Education and Expertise
Allison Pieja holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University, where she studied from 2005 to 2011. Her doctoral research focused on pioneering the production of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) from methane. She also earned a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University in 2005, following a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) in the same field from Princeton University, where she studied from 2000 to 2004.
Background
Allison Pieja was born in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. She has a strong academic background in Civil and Environmental Engineering, having studied at both Princeton University and Stanford University. Her research and professional focus have been on environmental engineering, particularly in the production of bioplastics from waste methane gas.
Achievements
Allison Pieja has authored and contributed to numerous patents and publications in the field of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA). Her work has significantly advanced the understanding and application of bioplastics produced from methane. Additionally, she has completed many trail ultramarathons, demonstrating her commitment to outdoor activities and personal endurance challenges.