Kendra Htut

Kendra Htut is a Process Development Engineer II specializing in upstream processes at Vaxart, Inc., with prior experience as a Process Development Engineer I in the same company. Kendra's academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with a focus on Energy and Environment from the University of California, Berkeley, where significant research was conducted on synthesizing metal sites for carbon dioxide adsorption at the Reimer Lab. Leadership skills were demonstrated as President of the Burma Association at Berkeley, coordinating events and fostering collaborations with other universities. Additional experience includes serving as Vice Master Alchemist for the Sigma Chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma and interning as a Downstream Process Engineering Intern at Visolis, where Kendra contributed to the optimization of production processes. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Biotechnology at Northeastern University, Kendra combines engineering expertise and leadership in the field of biotechnology.