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Alexandre Morel

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Bioengineering Technology and Innovation

Bioengineer with an interdisciplinary background, experienced in developing innovative technologies and processes from the idea conception to commisioning. Scientific/engineering skills in biomaterials development, tissue engineering, bioprocess, and cell biology as well as experience in early-stage startup, team building, fundraising, leadership, IP protection.
Currently exploring opportunities to join/create an early-stage startup.

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Skills

3D Prototyping

Biodegradable Polymers

Biomaterials

Bioprocess

Bioreactor

Building Leadership Teams

Early-stage Startups

Fundraising

Molecular & Cellular Biology

Patent Law

Tissue Engineering

Open for

cofounder

fulltime

parttime

Work Experience

Mirai Foods AG

2020-02 - 2023-05

Workplace
Head of Bioprocess and Technology Development
Location

Zürich

Employement type

fulltime

Lead the process development of the first cultivated meat production line in Switzerland. - Discuss company’s strategy, define team goals and R&D roadmap, manage cross-functional projects with industrial and academic partners. - Build and lead a team responsible for developing novel technologies and processes for the scalable production of primary adult stem cells and bioengineered tissues - Identify innovation opportunities across teams, investigate prior-art and freedom-to-operate and contribute to patent drafting in collaboration with attorneys - Establish and implement strategies to reduce Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). - Build R&D data room for due diligence, participate in calls with investors. - Conceive a pilot plant with engineering partners, define process specifications, equipment, and installations to meet GMP requirements and budget limitations.

ETH Zurich, Empa

2016-05 - 2020-01

Workplace
PhD Student
Location

St. Gallen

Employement type

fulltime

Development of biodegradable nanofiber textiles for skin regeneration. - Developed manufacturing process to produce textiles mimicking the architectural and mechanical properties of the native skin tissue. - Created methods to evaluate the effect of membrane’s porosity and elastic modulus on the migration of skin fibroblasts. - Programming algorithms for analysis of experimental data.

Academic Experience

ETH Zurich -

 

2016.05 - 2020.01

Doctorate, Dr. in Biomedical Engineering