Susie Dai

Feb. 1, 2026

Lab-grown algae removes microplastics from water

Professor Susie Dai has used genetic engineering to create a new kind of algae that grows in wastewater and can turn microplastics into biomass that is easy to collect and remove.

July 21, 2025

Study abroad proves transformative for biomedical engineering undergrad

Michaela Duran seized the opportunity to embrace Spanish culture and biotechnology this summer in Madrid.

June 30, 2025

Inspired by nature, researcher targets forever chemicals

Mizzou Engineering Professor Susie Dai is pioneering a scalable solution to clean up harmful PFAS without rare or expensive chemicals.

Nov. 12, 2024

Mizzou faculty member leads collaboration to empower a carbon bioeconomy

Susie Dai is using her background in chemistry and biology to inspire innovative approaches to add value to carbon dioxide to make diverse products as part of an NSF Engineering Research Center (ERC).