
Alexandre Morel
Location
Zürich
Field of Study
Biomedical Engineering & Sciences
Expertise
Biomaterials, Bioengineering & Bioprocess
About
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
Head of Bioprocess and Technology Development
Zürich
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
PhD Student
St. Gallen
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