Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods

Chris J. Myers is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he specializes in asynchronous circuit design and synthetic biology. He earned his B.S. degree in electrical engineering and Chinese history from the California Institute of Technology in 1991, followed by MSEE and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University in 1993 and 1995, respectively. Prior to joining CU Boulder, he served as a professor and associate chair at the University of Utah, where he made significant contributions to the field.With over 180 technical papers to his name and several textbooks, including Asynchronous Circuit Design and Engineering Genetic Circuits, Professor Myers is a recognized leader in his research areas. His work focuses on formal verification of analog/mixed signal circuits, cyber-physical systems, and the modeling and design of genetic circuits. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including an NSF CAREER award and best paper awards at prestigious symposiums. As a fellow of the IEEE, he actively participates in editorial boards for various journals related to synthetic biology and engineering. Additionally, Dr. Myers plays a key role in developing standards for systems biology, serving as an editor for the Systems Biology Markup Language (SBML) standard and chairing several committees related to synthetic biology. Through his courses such as "Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods" and "Modeling and Analysis," he equips students with essential skills for advancing technology in these innovative fields.

Lukas Buecherl is a recent PhD graduate in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he also completed his Master's degree. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Ulm, Germany. Throughout his academic career, Lukas was involved in the Interdisciplinary Quantitative Biology Program, which fostered his interests at the intersection of engineering and biology. His research primarily focuses on the analysis and enhancement of genetic circuit design, employing computational modeling techniques alongside experimental validation.In addition to his research, Lukas has contributed significantly to community engagement and education. He has served on the program committee for the International Workshop of Biodesign Automation and has received multiple accolades for his mentorship and research contributions, including the Excellent Mentorship Award and the Outstanding Graduate Researcher Award from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at CU Boulder. His expertise extends to laboratory automation and microfluidic devices, positioning him as a rising leader in urban sustainability and resilience. Through courses such as "Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods" and "Modeling and Analysis," Lukas aims to equip future engineers with essential skills for advancing technology in synthetic biology.