Background

Dien, Stephen James Van was born on October 11, 1969 in Newton, New Jersey, United States. Son of Ferris F. and Victoria (Stephens) Van Dien.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Rice University, 1991. Doctor of Philosophy, University California, Berkeley, 1998.

Career

Chemical engineer Texas Eastman Company, Longview, 1991-1993. Graduate research assistant University California, Berkeley, 1993—1998. Postdoctoral research fellow Center National Biotechnologia, 1998—2000, University Washington, Seattle, 2000—2002.

Research scientist Ajinomoto Company, Kawasaki, Japan, 2002—2003. Senior research scientist Genomatica Inc., San Diego, 2003—2007, director metabolic engring, since 2007.

Achievements

• Stephen James Van Dien has been listed as a noteworthy biochemical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Chemical Society, Tau Beta Pi.

Interests

• Hiking, camping, running, skiing, golf.

Connections

Father:

Ferris F. Dien

Mother:

Victoria (Stephens) Van Dien