Achala Rao

Achala Rao possesses extensive experience in the biomanufacturing and biotechnology sectors, currently holding multiple leadership roles at iGEM Startups since January 2020, including Mentor, iGEM EPIC Co-Chair, and Head of iGEM EPIC, Americas. Since June 2021, Achala has served as a Technical Product Specialist at Benchling. Prior experience includes co-founding PHIXED Systems, focused on leveraging machine learning for biomanufacturing, and working as a Bioprocess Engineer at NovoNutrients. Achala's academic background includes a Master's degree in Biological Systems Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Biological Systems Engineering, both obtained from the University of California, Davis.