Sam Sofer, PhD, PE, is the Chief Science Officer at BioOx.

Sam has more than 30 years of experience in the development and use of enzymes and microorganisms in industrial and wellness applications. He has held prestigious academic positions, as well as leadership positions in industry. His vast experience includes being an Engineer II at Celanese Chemical Company, Professor and Director of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science at the University of Oklahoma, and he was the Sponsored Chair of Biotechnology at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. 

He used his skills and knowledge to launch the company, BioOx, which incorporates patented biotechnology. BioOx includes over 30 patents in over 30 countries. Sam holds an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah, a Master of Engineering degree from Texas A & M, and a Doctor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.