Tafsia Shikdar
About Tafsia Shikdar
Tafsia Shikdar is a Research Associate at Beyond Meat, where she has worked since 2021, focusing on plant-based protein innovations. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she also gained research experience.
Work at Beyond Meat
Tafsia Shikdar has been employed at Beyond Meat as a Research Associate since 2021. In this role, she focuses on sustainable food technologies and contributes to research projects that emphasize plant-based protein innovations. Her work involves adapting to various laboratory environments, which enhances research productivity and supports the company's mission to develop alternative protein sources.
Education and Expertise
Tafsia Shikdar earned a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she studied from 2017 to 2021. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in materials science, which is applicable to her research in sustainable food technologies at Beyond Meat.
Research Experience
Prior to her current role, Tafsia Shikdar gained research experience through various positions. She worked as a Student Researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2018 and again in 2020, as well as at Imperial College London in 2019. These roles involved short-term research projects that contributed to her expertise in scientific inquiry and laboratory techniques.
Previous Employment
Before joining Beyond Meat, Tafsia Shikdar held a position as a Barista at G&D'S OXFORD LIMITED for two months in 2020. Additionally, she served as an R&D Extern at Saathi in 2019 for one month in Ahmedabad, India. These experiences reflect her diverse work background and ability to engage in different professional environments.