Dr. Siegel combines computational and experimental tools to design and discover enzymes for a wide range of applications including the treatment of human disease, the production of fuels and chemicals and the application of discovered enzymes within food systems to promote health and sustainability. As the faculty director of the Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH), he has accelerated the institute’s innovation cycle and deployment of products and processes that enable safe, sustainable and secure nutrition for all. Dr. Siegel received his Ph.D. in biomolecular structure and design from the University of Washington and has a wealth of experience in translational research, having founded four companies, and currently serves as the director of business development for the Rosetta Commons.