Nadia Szeinbaum
About Nadia Szeinbaum
Nadia Szeinbaum is an Innovation Scientist II at Beyond Meat, with a background in environmental microbiology and engineering. She has previously held positions at NASA and Georgia Institute of Technology, contributing to various research projects and educational roles.
Current Role at Beyond Meat
Nadia Szeinbaum serves as an Innovation Scientist II at Beyond Meat, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing innovative solutions in plant-based food technology. Her work contributes to the company's mission of providing sustainable alternatives to traditional meat products. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Szeinbaum applies her expertise in environmental microbiology and engineering to enhance product development.
Previous Experience at NASA
Prior to her current role, Nadia Szeinbaum worked as a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow at NASA from 2018 to 2020. During her two-year tenure, she engaged in advanced research projects that aligned with NASA's objectives in environmental science and technology. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in scientific research and innovation.
Education and Academic Background
Nadia Szeinbaum earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Microbiology from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completing her studies from 2009 to 2014. She also holds a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from the same institution, which she obtained between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences at Universidad de Belgrano.
Research and Teaching Experience
Szeinbaum has a substantial background in research and teaching. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2009 and again from 2009 to 2013. She also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Organismal Biology Lab in 2010. Her academic contributions include directing two undergraduate thesis projects focused on solid-state fermentation of Tempeh using native beans from Argentina.
Internship and Early Career
Nadia Szeinbaum began her career with an Engineering Internship in Environmental Engineering at Kimberly-Clark in 2008. This internship, which lasted three months in San Jose, Costa Rica, provided her with practical experience in environmental engineering principles. Her early career experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent academic and professional achievements.