Zach Bell ザック ベル
About Zach Bell ザック ベル
Zach Bell serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Open Book Extracts Asia, with a focus on cannabinoid processing and formulation. He also holds positions at REPS JAPAN and IONIC Brands Corp., bringing extensive experience in research and development in the field of cannabinoids.
Work at Open Book Extracts
Zach Bell serves as the Chief Innovation Officer for Open Book Extracts Asia, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advancing innovation within the company, which operates in Hong Kong and Japan. His responsibilities include overseeing product development and ensuring the integration of cutting-edge technologies in the cannabinoid sector.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Open Book Extracts, Zach Bell is the Representative Director at REPS JAPAN since 2018, based in Okinawa, Japan. He also holds the position of Chief Science Officer at IONIC Brands Corp. in the Greater Seattle Area, where he has been since 2018. His work across these organizations emphasizes his leadership in scientific innovation and business development.
Education and Expertise
Zach Bell holds a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance from The University of Memphis, where he also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Chemical Sciences minor. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy at Queen Mary University of London. His academic background supports his expertise in bioidentical cannabinoid and phytocannabinoid processing, as well as innovations in protein engineering and formulation.
Research Interests and Contributions
Zach Bell's research interests include the behavioral and neural effects of exo-cannabinoids and multisensory integration in categorical perception and sparse coding. He has contributed to the development of the tortoise as a model system for molecular studies of olfaction, showcasing his commitment to advancing scientific understanding in these areas.
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Zach Bell worked at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) as an Entrepreneur In Residence in the Business Development Section from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Vice President of R&D and a Postdoctoral Researcher at IONIC Brands Corp. and OIST, respectively, gaining valuable experience in research and development.