Environment

Dr. Wesley Johnson is a microbiologist with the U.S. Department of Commerce. He holds a B.S. and Ph.D. in marine science and has an extensive background in microbial ecology, molecular microbiology, functional genomics, and metagenomics. He has served for twelve years as a licensing officer and technical matter expert for the Chemical and Biological Controls Division of BIS, which implements the Export Administration Regulations for export of dual-use biological and chemical commodities and technologies. Dr. Johnson also serves as the biological technical expert for the Department of Commerce for the Australia Group multilateral export control regime, with a primary focus on synthetic biology and emerging biotechnologies.