Parisa Fallahi ,Ph.D.
About Parisa Fallahi ,Ph.D.
Parisa Fallahi, Ph.D., serves as the Director of QSR Innovation for Quick Food Service at Beyond Meat, where she focuses on developing value-added products. With a strong academic background in Biotechnology Engineering and Chemical Engineering, she has led multiple scale-up projects and has a passion for mentoring students.
Work at Beyond Meat
Parisa Fallahi serves as the Director of QSR Innovation for Quick Food Service at Beyond Meat. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development of innovative plant-based products aimed at enhancing the quick service restaurant sector. Her role involves overseeing projects that align with Beyond Meat's mission to provide sustainable food options.
Education and Expertise
Parisa Fallahi holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences-Biosystems Engineering from South Dakota State University, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. She also earned a degree in Biotechnology Engineering from Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch. Additionally, she has a background in Chemical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic, showcasing her diverse educational foundation in engineering and biological sciences.
Background
Before joining Beyond Meat, Parisa Fallahi worked as a PostDoctoral Research Associate at South Dakota State University from 2010 to 2014. During her tenure, she engaged in various research projects that focused on biotechnology applications in food and agriculture. Her experience spans both academic and industrial research settings, where she led several scale-up projects from conceptualization to commercialization.
Achievements
Parisa Fallahi has successfully led multiple scale-up projects that transitioned from conceptual ideas to commercial products. Her focus on developing added value products aims to support profitable production while enhancing the renewable natural resource base, including food, feed, and fuels. She is also recognized for her passion for mentoring and teaching, actively engaging with diverse groups of students.