Cindy Hoppe

Cindy Hoppe is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as the Associate Director of Engineering at Wildtype since September 2022, and previously held the role of Principal Process Engineer. Prior to this, Cindy was a Senior Process Engineer at Merrick & Company, focusing on bioprocess design for biofuels and alternative proteins projects. Experience as a Senior Bioprocess Engineer at Verista involved executing process technology transfers for pharmaceutical clients, specifically in cell culture and downstream purification processes. As a Principal Consultant at Superior Process Dynamics LLC, Cindy worked with clients including Creatus Biosciences. Earlier roles include Engineering Project Manager at OPX Biotechnologies, where responsibilities encompassed commercial process design and project management, and positions as Process Engineer at Chevron and Koch Industries. Cindy holds a PhD in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering from the University of Iowa and a BS in Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Refining from the Colorado School of Mines.