Building Your Alt Protein Career
Event description
Are you interested in working in the alternative protein sector? Join GFI’s academic community specialist, Asia Sheehab, to learn more about pursuing an academic or industry career in this rapidly growing field.
After an overview of opportunities, you’ll hear from Arin Naidu, GFI APAC’s SciTech Engagement Specialist who will share a new alternative protein career pathways tool that is designed to empower you with insights to enter and flourish in the alternative protein industry.
Meet the speaker
Arin Naidu
SCITECH ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
THE GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE APAC
Arin leads GFI APAC’s efforts to expand the community and scientific talent pool in Asia’s alternative protein sector. Combining his passion for science, education, and visual communication, Arin builds effective resources and pathways for those who want to enter and grow in this emerging industry.
Prior to joining GFI, Arin worked in biomaterial startups for over four years developing scaled-up products, patents, and publications with applications in alternative plastics, textiles, and food. Arin holds a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from Tufts University.
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