Fredrick Aboka
About Fredrick Aboka
Fredrick Aboka is a Senior Process Engineer I at Kite Pharma, with extensive experience in bioprocess and chemical engineering. He has held various roles in prominent companies such as AstraZeneca, MSD Animal Health, and OctoPlus, and holds a PhD from Technische Universiteit Delft.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Fredrick Aboka serves as a Senior Process Engineer I at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2020. His work focuses on process engineering within the biotechnology sector, contributing to the development and optimization of manufacturing processes. Kite Pharma is known for its advancements in cell therapy, and Aboka plays a key role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of these processes.
Previous Experience at OctoPlus
Aboka worked at OctoPlus as a Formulation Process Development Engineer from 2011 to 2013. During his tenure in Leiden, he was involved in the formulation and development of pharmaceutical products. He later returned to OctoPlus as a Scientist in Formulation Process Development from 2011 to 2015, where he continued to enhance his expertise in the field.
Experience at AstraZeneca
From 2017 to 2020, Fredrick Aboka held the position of Senior MST Specialist at AstraZeneca in the Nijmegen Area, Netherlands. In this role, he focused on the development and implementation of manufacturing technologies, contributing to the advancement of pharmaceutical products within the company.
Educational Background in Engineering
Fredrick Aboka earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Fermentation/Bioprocess Technology from Technische Universiteit Delft, completing his studies from 2002 to 2008. Prior to this, he obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Bioprocess/Chemical Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2000 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in process engineering.
Early Education and Degree in Chemistry
Aboka began his academic journey at the University of Nairobi, where he studied Chemistry and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from 1990 to 1994. This early education laid the groundwork for his subsequent studies and career in bioprocess and chemical engineering.