Air Protein
Athira Mohanan has held a variety of roles in the scientific field. Athira began their career in 2011 as a Summer Researcher at the Raman Research Institute. Athira then moved on to become a Research Assistant at Trent University in 2012. In 2016, Athira became a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Saskatchewan. In 2020, they took on the role of Food Scientist at Noblegen Inc. and is currently a Senior Scientist Strain development and Protein Biochemistry at Air Protein since 2022.
Athira Mohanan received a PhD in Materials Science from Trent University in 2015, with a focus on controlled crystallization of lipids, thermodynamics and kinetics, and mechanism of additives. From 2009 to 2011, they obtained a Master's degree in Physics and Materials Science from Mahatma Gandhi University. Athira also earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics from MES College, Nedumkandam, Kerala, India from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in Radiation safety level-1, WHIMS for everyone etc. from Trent University.
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Air Protein
Air Protein™ is on a mission to feed our growing population with foods made from air-based protein. Using a proprietary probiotic production process, the protein found in air-based meat is a new form of sustainable protein created from elements found in the air we breathe and it has an amino acid profile comparable to meat protein. This process can make food in a matter of hours not months, and independently from weather conditions and seasons. This revolutionary new protein source will be able to make meatless burgers, protein-enriched pastas, cereals, beverages and more. Air Protein is pioneering a new category of food production - air-based protein - a solution to feed our growing population without the strain on natural resources. The revolutionary technology that Air Protein leverages has been profiled on the TED stage and recognized by Forbes and the Wall Street Journal.