BIOMOLECULAR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
ITERATIVE PROTEIN & GENETIC ENGINEERING
The Wilson Research Laboratory at Georgia Institute of Technology - School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, seeks to engineer novel, non-natural biological systems of bespoke function for high impact applications — while advancing our fundamental knowledge of protein and genetic structure-function relationships. The Wilson lab leverages a unique blend of iterative protein engineering and genetic engineering to design novel synthetic biological systems (i.e., biomolecular systems engineering). Our current focus is in the area of engineering cooperative systems of functional proteins and cognate genetic elements. To accomplish our goals, we employ workflows that involve rational protein design, synthetic biology, computational modeling, and laboratory evolution. These studies represent the most rigorous test of our understanding of structure-function and phylogenetic relationships; in addition to, promoting the development of novel biological tools that will benefit society.
Corey J. Wilson is a professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to coming to Georgia Tech, he was an associate professor at Yale University in the Department of Chemical Engineering with a complimentary appointment in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. The overarching theme of the Wilson Lab’s research is biomolecular engineering which involves iterative genetic and protein engineering. This effort involves the convergence of chemical engineering, biological engineering, and electrical engineering principles. Current interests focus on designing, building, and testing intelligent biological systems that are applied toward the development of next-generation biosecurity, living therapeutics, and advanced biomanufacturing.
2025Welcome! Dr. Leonard (Lenny) Rogers (Postdoctoral Scholar).
2025Congrats Dr. Prasaad Milner! New Publication: Quantum-inspired logic for advanced Transcriptional Programming.
2025Welcome! Dr. Zachary Herde (Postdoctoral Scholar).
2025Congrats Dr. Ashley Hersey! Successfully defended her PhD thesis.
2025Congrats Dr. Valerie Kay! Successfully defended her PhD thesis.
2024Congrats Dr. Zachary Herde! Successfully defended his PhD thesis.
2024Prof. Corey Wilson appointed as Associate Chair of Faculty Development, GT ChBE.
2024Congrats Dr. Prasaad Milner! Successfully defended his PhD thesis.
2024Congrats Dr. Dowan Kim! Successfully defended his PhD thesis.
2024Prof. Corey Wilson was the Chair of Synthetic Biology: Engineering, Evolution & Design (SEED) Conference 2024.