Ziyi Linghu, Ph.D.
About Ziyi Linghu, Ph.D.
Ziyi Linghu, Ph.D., is a scientist with extensive experience in food science, currently working as a Scientist at Beyond Meat and as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Kansas State University. She has led research projects on natural antioxidants in breakfast cereals and has developed expertise in chromatography and mass spectrometry for food analysis.
Work at Beyond Meat
Ziyi Linghu, Ph.D., has been employed as a Scientist at Beyond Meat since 2019. In this role, Linghu contributes to the development and innovation of plant-based products. The position is based in El Segundo, California, where Linghu applies expertise in food science to enhance product formulations and sensory attributes.
Education and Expertise
Ziyi Linghu is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Food Science at Kansas State University, a program started in 2014. Prior to this, Linghu earned a Master’s Degree in Food Science from the University of Minnesota, completing the program from 2010 to 2013. Linghu has developed expertise in chromatography and mass spectrometry method development for food analysis, alongside experience in snack formulation and sensory evaluation of plant-based products.
Background
Ziyi Linghu has a diverse background in food science research and development. Linghu began working at Kansas State University in 2014 as a Research Assistant and has held the position of Teaching Assistant concurrently since the same year. Previous roles include Research Specialist at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities from 2013 to 2014 and Research Assistant from 2011 to 2013. Linghu also completed an internship in Quality Assurance at J&J Distributing in 2013.
Achievements
Linghu led a research and development project focused on natural antioxidants in ready-to-eat breakfast cereal. This project highlights Linghu's commitment to advancing food science through practical applications. Additionally, Linghu's work experience at Kellogg Company as a Chemistry Pre-Professional Intern in 2017 provided valuable industry insights.