Ryan Prestangen
About Ryan Prestangen
Ryan Prestangen is a Research Associate II at Beyond Meat, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in chemical engineering and has held various research and engineering positions, including internships at NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Work at Beyond Meat
Ryan Prestangen currently serves as a Research Associate II at Beyond Meat, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves conducting research and development to advance plant-based meat alternatives. Prior to his current title, he worked as a Research Associate at the same company from 2020 to 2021. His contributions are focused on improving product formulations and enhancing the overall quality of plant-based offerings.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Prestangen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which he completed in 2019. He also studied Chemical Engineering at Nanyang Technological University for 11 months in 2018. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in chemical processes, which he applies in his research roles.
Background
Ryan Prestangen began his academic journey at Evanston Township High School, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. Following high school, he pursued higher education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned his degree in Chemical Engineering. His early career included internships at NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, where he gained practical experience in chemical process engineering and bio-process separations.
Previous Research Experience
Before joining Beyond Meat, Ryan Prestangen worked as a Post-Baccalaureate Research Intern at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory from 2019 to 2020. In this role, he focused on bio-process separations, contributing to research efforts aimed at improving renewable energy technologies. Additionally, he served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for six months in 2018, where he supported various research projects.