Nienke Lindeboom

Director Of Research Development at AGT Food and Ingredients

Nienke Lindeboom has a diverse work experience in the field of research and development, particularly in the area of food and ingredients. Nienke began their career as an Analytical Chemist at the University of Saskatchewan in 2005, and later worked as a Research Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada from 2005 to 2006. Nienke then joined Saponin Inc as the Manager of Bio-Products from 2006 to 2008.

In 2009, Lindeboom started working at KeyLeaf, where they held multiple roles including Senior Scientist/Project Leader and Lead Scientist. Nienke'sresponsibilities included the development of laboratory and pilot scale processes for proteins, bioactives, polysaccharides, and other substances used in various industries such as food, cosmetics, and biofuel. Nienke remained at KeyLeaf until 2021.

Following this, Lindeboom worked as the Lead Scientist at Canopy Growth Corporation from 2020 to 2021, where they further expanded their skills in research and development. In 2021, they joined the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. (Food Centre) as the Manager and Scientist for Extrusion R&D, focusing on the development of novel food products.

Currently, Lindeboom holds the position of Director of Research Development at AGT Food and Ingredients Inc., starting in 2022. Nienke'sextensive background in research and proven expertise in various scientific disciplines make their a valuable asset in the field of food and ingredients development.

Nienke Lindeboom has a diverse education history. Nienke started their educational journey at the Stad en Esch, where they completed their secondary education from 1991 to 1996. After that, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree at Wageningen University & Research, but the specific field of study is not mentioned.

In 1996, Nienke went on to continue their studies at Wageningen University & Research, focusing on Food technology and Business. Nienke completed their Master of Science degree in this field in 2001.

Nienke's educational journey took their to the University of Saskatchewan in 2002, where they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Applied Microbiology and Food Science. Nienke successfully obtained their Ph.D. in 2005 from this institution.

Recently, in the year 2020, Nienke Lindeboom expanded their knowledge further by studying Business Studies at Dalhousie University. The specific field of study for this degree is not provided, and it is mentioned that their education at Dalhousie University concluded in 2021.

Overall, Nienke Lindeboom has a strong educational background with degrees in Food technology, Business, and Applied Microbiology and Food Science.

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  • Director Of Research Development

    January, 2023 - present

  • Principal Investigator

    March, 2022