My lab at Princeton develops microbial solutions for agricultural and industrial biotechnology by uncovering and exploiting the mechanisms that govern interactions between microbes, plants, and lignocellulosic biomass. My group integrates genomics, systems biology, and controlled plant and bioprocess assays to identify microbial traits that improve plant growth, health, and resilience or enable efficient biomass deconstruction. These insights are translated into engineered microbes, enzymes, and plant-microbe systems. I am particularly interested in collaborative projects that move discoveries toward real-world application.