Sandhya Sriram, PhD
About Sandhya Sriram, PhD
Sandhya Sriram, PhD, is a co-founder and serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in the food technology sector. She has held various influential roles, including advisory positions and investments in alternative protein companies, while also being recognized as a thought leader in her field.
Work at Shiok Meats
Sandhya Sriram serves as Co-Founder at Shiok Meats, a company focused on cellular agriculture and alternative proteins. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the development of innovative food technologies. Previously, she also worked as Group CEO and Director at Shiok Meats from 2018 to 2024, where she played a key role in the company's strategic direction and growth.
Education and Expertise
Sandhya Sriram holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biological Sciences from Nanyang Technological University Singapore, completed in 2013. She also has a Master's Degree in Biotechnology from the University of Madras, achieved in 2008, and a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology from the same institution, completed in 2006. Her extensive training includes certifications in Project Management from the National University of Singapore and Responsible Care and Use of Laboratory Animals from A*STAR.
Background
Sandhya Sriram has over 15 years of experience in the fields of muscle, adipose, skin cells, and stem cells. She pursued postdoctoral work at A*STAR in Singapore after completing her Ph.D. Her career includes roles as an angel investor in alternative protein companies and as a thought leader in the food tech space, where she has spoken at leading industry conferences worldwide.
Achievements
Sandhya Sriram has been recognized as one of Forbes Women in Tech and was named part of the 2021 class of Bloomberg New Economy Catalysts. She serves as a Council Member at the Global Future Council on the Future of Food and Water Security at the World Economic Forum. Additionally, she is a founding member of the APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture and has held advisory roles in various organizations.
Current Roles and Involvement
Currently, Sandhya Sriram is involved in multiple organizations. She is an Investor at Sustainable Food Ventures, Evo Foods, Pri Bakes, and PHYX44 LABS. She also serves as a Board Member at The Singularity Group and as an Advisory Board Member at Nanyang Technological University Singapore. Her role as a Visiting Research Scientist at the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand further highlights her commitment to research and development in her field.