Truyen Le

Process Development Engineer II at Lygos

Truyen Le is an experienced engineer and consultant with a diverse range of work experience. Truyen began their career at the University of Minnesota Bookstore as a Sales Associate in 2014. In the same year, they also worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the Center for Sustainable Polymers, where they contributed to the synthesis and characterization of a renewable and sustainable elastomer.

In 2016, Truyen served as a Reactive Hot Melt Intern at HB Fuller Co (HB1), gaining valuable industry experience. Truyen then joined Cargill as a Pilot Plant Technician in 2017, where they played a key role in the operation of the plant.

Truyen went on to work as a Graduate Student Consultant at a late-stage battery startup, where they evaluated the product-market fit of high-energy density batteries for e-mobility markets. Truyen conducted market surveys and identified value-drivers in specific segments, contributing to strategic decision-making.

Following this, Truyen joined Lygos as a Process Development Engineer II in 2020. Here, they developed processes to recover and purify fermentation-derived products, optimized chemical conversion processes, and developed protocols for product purification and stabilization.

In addition to their industry experience, Truyen also served as a Graduate Student Instructor at the University of California, Berkeley, where they shared their knowledge and expertise with students.

Overall, Truyen Le brings a wealth of technical knowledge and expertise, coupled with a strong ability to analyze markets and make strategic recommendations.

Truyen Le has an extensive education history in the field of Chemical Engineering and Computer Science. They first attended the University of Minnesota from 2012 to 2016, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering. During this time, Truyen also pursued a minor in Computer Science, which they completed in 2017.

In 2016, Truyen enrolled at the University of Minnesota again, this time to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry. They successfully completed this program in 2017.

In 2018, Truyen further expanded their knowledge in Computer Science by obtaining a Database Specialist Certificate from Minneapolis College. This certificate program was completed in 2019.

Finally, Truyen attended the University of California, Berkeley from 2019 to 2020, where they obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Product Development.

Overall, Truyen Le has a strong foundation in Chemical Engineering and has supplemented their expertise with coursework in Computer Science. Their education background demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and a multidisciplinary approach to their field.

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  • Process Development Engineer II

    August, 2020 - present