Mohit Hans
About Mohit Hans
Mohit Hans serves as the Director of Process Engineering and Research Europe at Beyond Meat, where he leads scientific research projects focused on membrane separation and process development. He has extensive experience in process engineering and research, having held various positions at notable companies such as FrieslandCampina and Henkel.
Work at Beyond Meat
Mohit Hans serves as the Director of Process Engineering and Research Europe at Beyond Meat since 2022. In this role, he leads scientific research projects focused on membrane separation and process development. His responsibilities include designing technological solutions that align with commercial and sustainability objectives. Hans collaborates with suppliers and universities to integrate external expertise into research initiatives, ensuring the advancement of innovative processes within the company.
Previous Experience at FrieslandCampina
Prior to his current role, Mohit Hans worked at FrieslandCampina in various capacities. He served as a Technical Consultant for one year in 2012-2013 in the Groningen Area. Following this, he held the position of Senior Researcher in Separation Technology and Project Manager from 2016 to 2022 in Wageningen, Gelderland. Additionally, he worked as a Researcher in Process Technology from 2013 to 2015, also in Wageningen, Gelderland, contributing to significant advancements in research and development during his tenure.
Educational Background
Mohit Hans has a strong educational foundation in engineering. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Ramaiah Institute of Technology from 2003 to 2007. He then pursued a Master’s Degree in Chemical Process Engineering at UNSW from 2008 to 2010. Subsequently, he completed a Professional Doctorate in Engineering with a focus on Process and Equipment Design at Delft University of Technology from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he studied Organizational Leadership at Ashridge Executive Education, Hult International Business School from 2015 to 2016.
Early Career Experience
Mohit Hans began his professional career as an Application Engineer at AkzoNobel in New Delhi, India, from 2007 to 2008. He then transitioned to Henkel as a Process Engineering Intern for five months in 2009-2010 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Following this, he worked at Asian Paints as Manager Operations in Sydney, Australia, from 2010 to 2011. These early roles provided him with a diverse range of experiences in engineering and operations, laying the groundwork for his future positions in research and process engineering.
Expertise in Process Engineering
Mohit Hans possesses extensive expertise in process engineering, particularly in the area of separation processes. He has a strong understanding of translating academic research into practical applications, which is essential for developing innovative processes in scaled-up environments. His focus on future-proof technological solutions reflects his commitment to meeting both commercial and sustainability needs in the food industry.