Kevin Schmitz
About Kevin Schmitz
Kevin Schmitz is a Strain Engineer and Biotechnologist based in München, Bayern, Deutschland, currently employed at Planet A Foods since 2022. He has extensive experience in biotechnology, having previously worked at Generation-D.org and Technische Universität München, and holds multiple degrees in Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics.
Work at Planet A Foods
Kevin Schmitz has been employed at Planet A Foods as a Strain Engineer and Biotechnologist since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing tailored genetic tools that enhance applied metabolic and cell engineering processes. His work aims to extend the application of biotechnological methods in the production of clean food supply chains. Schmitz's expertise contributes to the company's mission of creating novel nutrition sources and bio-based chemicals.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Schmitz holds multiple degrees from the Technical University of Munich. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Molecular Biotechnology from 2011 to 2014, followed by a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in the same field from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he completed a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Economics for Natural Sciences (TUM-NaWi) from 2015 to 2018. Schmitz also achieved a Dr. rer. nat. in Genetics and Biotechnology of fungi from both the Technical University of Munich and Bayerische EliteAkademie.
Background
Before joining Planet A Foods, Kevin Schmitz accumulated diverse experience in various research and academic roles. He served as a PhD student at Technische Universität München from 2017 to 2021. He also worked as a Visiting Research Scientist at the University of California, Berkeley in 2017 and as a Visiting Scientist at the J. Craig Venter Institute from 2014 to 2015. His early career included a research internship at Scion in New Zealand in 2011.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Kevin Schmitz has focused on applied research in biotechnology. His work emphasizes the development of novel pharmaceuticals and bio-based chemicals. Schmitz's research efforts are directed towards building clean food supply chains through innovative biotechnology and flavor science. His contributions in these areas support advancements in sustainable food production and nutrition.