Eric is the CEO and Founder of Lygos, Inc., where they use biology to convert low-cost sugar to high-value chemicals. Previously, Eric assisted in securing and managing projects for the Joint Bioenergy Institute (JBEI). He led their efforts to engineer biocatalysts for the conversion of sugars into fuels and chemicals, which are now being commercialized. He has  served as an advisor and consultant to the US National Petroleum Council.