Saarangan Krishnakumar
RESEARCH- NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
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Professional with expertise in chemistry and chemical engineering applied to food, cosmetics and nutraceuticals.
Experience
Senior Research Scientist (Nov 2021 - Nov 2022) Quvo Pte. Ltd., Singapore
- Responsible for research & commercialization at a vertically integrated startup, providing research solutions to cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals industry.
- Developed innovative encapsulation methodology for enhanced topical delivery of skincare active ingredients.
- Established in-house analytical laboratory to test intermediates and finished products. Responsible for inventory management, safety, and quality.
- Design of experiments, environmentally friendly, sustainable, and cost-effective innovations in plant-based alternatives as replacers for animal products (egg, meat etc.)
- Assessment of competitors, developing and communicating differentiated products and formulating strategies leading to the
- Involved in lab maintenance, inventory management, safety, and quality related protocols.
Education
Master of Science (Research) in Food Science and Technology Jul 2014
Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Dissertation Title: Intracellular localization and quantification of hydrogen sulfide and nitrogen dioxide.
Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology Apr 2012
Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Anna University, Chennai, India
Dissertation Title: N-nitrosopyrrolidine, a food toxin induced liver toxicity: Influence of N-acetylcysteine and Silymarin treatments.
