MSc Chemical Engineering
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Joe Payne is an MSc graduate and teaching assistant in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Cape Town.
His postgraduate research specializes in bioprocess engineering focused specifically on optimizing downstream extraction of high-value microbial pigments. This directly aligns with and informs Newform Foods' efforts to drive down the significant media input costs currently comprising up to 70% of overall cultivated meat production expenses.
Joe brings targeted expertise in maximizing bioprocess yields and minimizing associated variable costs through process optimization. His strengths managing aseptic lab techniques, analytical troubleshooting, and optimization of separation systems equip him to readily tackle technical obstacles facing Newform Foods as they continue maturing their proprietary media formulations and bioreactor platforms from lab to commercial scale.