Saarangan Krishnakumar

Professional with expertise in chemistry and chemical engineering applied to food, cosmetics and nutraceuticals.

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.

R&D Food Engineer                                                                                                                                     (Mar 2021 - Oct 2021)          Float Foods Pte. Ltd., Singapore 

• 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    

      creation of new IP’s and know-hows.

• Involved in lab maintenance, inventory management, safety, and quality related protocols.

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.