Kenny Mayoral
About Kenny Mayoral
Kenny Mayoral is the Director of Materials Science at Beyond Meat, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has extensive experience in materials science and food science.
Current Role at Beyond Meat
Kenny Mayoral serves as the Director of Materials Science at Beyond Meat, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advancing materials science initiatives to enhance product development. His work is based in El Segundo, California, where he leads a team dedicated to innovating plant-based food technologies.
Previous Positions at Beyond Meat
Prior to his current role, Kenny Mayoral held several positions at Beyond Meat. He worked as a Principal Scientist for six months in 2021, a Senior Scientist from 2019 to 2021, a Scientist II from 2017 to 2019, and a Material Scientist from 2015 to 2017. His progressive roles demonstrate his expertise in materials science and food technology.
Education and Expertise
Kenny Mayoral earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied from 2007 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from the University of California, Irvine, completed in 2007. His expertise includes photolithographic fabrication processes, colloidal systems, and computational modeling related to food science.
Experience at UCLA
Kenny Mayoral has a history of working at UCLA, where he served as a Staff Research Associate V for two months and as a Lecturer for five months in 2014. Additionally, he was a Graduate Student Researcher from 2007 to 2013, contributing to various research projects during his doctoral studies.
Multidisciplinary Background
Kenny Mayoral possesses a multidisciplinary background that encompasses the physics and chemistry of color. This diverse knowledge base supports his work in materials science and food technology, allowing him to approach challenges from multiple scientific perspectives.