Scientific Advisors

Aurora's scientific advisors bring a wealth of knowledge in support of the company's cutting-edge technologies. They include:

Dr. Christoph Benning is a Professor of Biochemistry at Michigan State University studying biochemistry and metabolism of plants and algae.

Dr. William Freytag is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BaroFold, Inc and former CEO of Aspreva Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Galencia Group) and former CEO of Myogen, Inc. (acquired by Gilead Sciences).

Dr. Krishna Niyogi is a professor of Plant and Microbial Biology at UC Berkeley focused on the molecular genetics and ecophysiology of algae and plants.

Dr. Mario Tredici is a professor of microbiology at the University of Florence and a leader in the mass cultivation of microalgae as feed, chemical and renewable fuels.