Xiaolin Z.

Xiaolin Z. is a Senior Scientist in Product Development at Wildtype since August 2023, bringing extensive expertise from prior roles, including a Scientist in Product Innovation at Impossible Foods, where notable achievements included inventing a novel plant-based tissue formulation and facilitating successful product launches. As the CTO and Co-Founder of Cruz Foam, Xiaolin Z. contributed to developing environmentally friendly structural foams from chitin. Academic experience includes significant research and mentoring roles at the University of Washington and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, culminating in a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering. Contributions to various projects, such as chitin nanofiber composites and bioengineering applications, reflect a strong research background.