Lawrence Lee
About Lawrence Lee
Lawrence Lee, Chief Technology Officer at Shiru, is leading the development and commercialization of innovative food ingredients using advanced machine learning techniques.
Chief Technology Officer at Shiru
Lawrence Lee serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Shiru. In this role, he is pioneering the use of advanced machine learning techniques to discover proteins that have similar functions but differ in sequence and structure when compared to a target protein. His work significantly enhances the ability to uncover hidden functionalities of proteins in food, leading to innovative solutions in the food industry.
Leading Commercialization of Shiru's Product Portfolio
As CTO, Lawrence Lee is spearheading the commercialization of Shiru's product portfolio. This endeavor includes overseeing the company's first product launch in 2023. Lee's leadership is focused on driving product vision, developing strategic plans, and executing them to create uniquely capable ingredients for global food companies, positioning Shiru at the forefront of the food technology industry.
Advanced Machine Learning in Protein Function Discovery
Lawrence Lee is at the forefront of utilizing advanced machine learning techniques to explore protein functions. His efforts are directed towards revealing proteins with similar functionalities but different sequences and structures compared to a target protein. This approach is pivotal in advancing the understanding and discovery of new protein functionalities, offering potential breakthroughs in the food science sector.
Exploring 'Upstream' Impact in Broadacre Crops
Lawrence Lee exhibits a curiosity to expand Shiru's product impact from 'downstream' ingredients to potentially making a larger 'upstream' impact with broadacre crops. This exploration signifies a strategic interest in broadening the company's influence in the agricultural sector, ultimately aiming to create a sustainable and expansive impact on food production and supply.