David B. Levin is a Professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering, at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Levin received a Bachelor degree in Environmental Studies (BEs) at the University of Waterloo in 1977, a Master of Science (MSc) from the University of Guelph (in Entomology) in 1979, and a Doctorate (PhD) from McGill University (Virology) in 1987. His research is focused on biotechnologies for sustainability including biofuels, biodegradable polymers, bioremediation, microbial and enzymatic degradation of synthetic polymers, and microbial production of antioxidants. His research is multidisciplinary integrates microbiology, biotechnology, and genome sciences with bioprocess and biosystems engineering.