Joint BioEnergy Institute Employee Directory
Biotechnology ResearchCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Joint BioEnergy Institute is a biotechnology research organization based in Emeryville, California. It develops scientific breakthroughs aimed at producing renewable biofuels and bioproducts from plant biomass. As a U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Research Center, it operates within a federal program to advance biomass-based energy technologies, often partnering with external collaborators. The institute is mid-sized and engages with industry and academic partners to move research toward scalable energy solutions. Most recently, in March 2026, Chris Petzold was appointed Chief Information Officer after the departure of the prior CIO. The institute collaborates with industry partners to translate biomass research into practical energy technologies.