Piotr Rutkowski
About Piotr Rutkowski
Piotr Rutkowski is a Senior Drug Discoverer at BenevolentAI in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in organic synthetic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research.
Current Role at BenevolentAI
Piotr Rutkowski is currently a Senior Drug Discoverer at BenevolentAI based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Since joining the company in May 2018, Rutkowski has leveraged his extensive background in organic synthetic chemistry to contribute to various drug discovery projects. His role involves collaborative efforts within the scientific community to drive forward innovative solutions in medicinal chemistry.
Previous Experience at Proximagen
Before joining BenevolentAI, Piotr Rutkowski worked as a Senior Scientist at Proximagen from 2015 to 2018. During his three years at Proximagen, located at the Babraham Research Campus in Cambridge, Rutkowski was heavily involved in drug discovery projects. His work there helped deepen his expertise in medicinal chemistry and broadened his experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Academic Background and PhD Studies
Piotr Rutkowski completed his PhD in Organic Chemistry at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd between 2010 and 2014. His doctoral research contributed to his strong foundation in organic synthetic chemistry, preparing him for a career in both academic and industrial settings. During his time at Cardiff University, Rutkowski honed his research skills and deepened his knowledge in medicinal chemistry.
Early Career and Education
Piotr Rutkowski began his academic journey at The University of Huddersfield, where he studied Chemistry and earned an MChem degree from 2006 to 2010. During his studies, he also completed a placement at Innospec Fuel Specialties LLC from 2008 to 2009. This early experience provided Rutkowski with foundational expertise in chemistry and practical industrial experience.