Kevin Schmitz

Strain Engineer & Biotechnologist at Planet A Foods (formerly QOA)

Kevin Schmitz's work experience includes the following positions:

1. Strain Engineer & Biotechnologist at Planet A Foods (2022-present): Kevin is involved in building clean food supply chains and making the joy of food accessible for everyone through biotechnology, flavor science, and clean natural ingredients.

2. PhD Student at Technische Universität München (2017-2021): Kevin conducted research as a PhD student for four years.

3. Management Team at Generation-D.org (2013-2018): Kevin was a part of the management team for this organization.

4. Visiting Research Scientist at University of California, Berkeley (2017): Kevin completed their Master's thesis in the John E. Dueber Lab for Bioengineering, focusing on engineering novel protein secretion routes in S. cerevisiae.

5. Visiting Scientist at J. Craig Venter Institute (2014-2015): Kevin worked as a visiting scientist for this institute.

6. Research Intern at Scion (2011): Kevin completed a research internship at Scion.

Kevin Schmitz's work experience spans various roles and industries, including biotechnology, academia, and research institutes.

Kevin Schmitz has a strong educational background with a focus on genetics, biotechnology, and economics. Kevin began their studies in 2011 at the Technical University of Munich, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Molecular Biotechnology in 2014.

After completing their undergraduate degree, Kevin pursued further education at the same institution. From 2014 to 2017, they earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Molecular Biotechnology. During this time, they likely gained deeper knowledge and expertise in this field.

In 2013, Kevin briefly pursued additional studies at the Bayerische EliteAkademie. Although specific degree and field of study information is not provided, it can be inferred that they participated in a program at the institution to further their learning.

Following their time at the Bayerische EliteAkademie, Kevin continued their academic journey at the Technical University of Munich. From 2015 to 2018, they completed a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Economics for Natural Sciences (TUM-NaWi). This degree likely provided him with a strong foundation in economic principles tailored to the natural sciences.

Finally, Kevin went on to pursue a doctoral degree at the Technical University of Munich. From 2017 to 2020, they obtained a Doctor of Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.) degree with a specialization in Genetics and Biotechnology of fungi. This accomplishment demonstrates their commitment to advancing their knowledge in a specialized area of study.

Overall, Kevin Schmitz's education history showcases their dedication to interdisciplinary learning, combining various scientific fields with economics.

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  • Strain Engineer & Biotechnologist

    January, 2022 - present