With a rich background spanning 14 years in AI, data, and machine learning, Noa Weiss is a senior AI consultant with a focus on the Alternative Protein industry. She specializes in empowering companies to harness AI for accelerated R&D and enhanced production efficiency. Honored in 2023 as one of the "Leading Women of Israeli FoodTech," she mentors alternative protein startups through the Good Food Institute and serves on the advisory board of the Modern Agriculture Foundation. She previously founded GreenProtein AI, a pioneering non-profit initiative with the goal of utilizing machine...Read more
Dr. Jing Zhao is an associate professor in Foods and Nutrition at San Diego State University. Dr. Zhao obtained her Ph.D. degree in Animal and Food Sciences from the University of Kentucky and did her postdoctoral training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Florida State University, and the University of Kentucky. Prior to her current position at SDSU, Dr. Zhao was a tenure track faculty at California State University, Los Angeles for six years. Dr. Zhao’ research focuses on the development, characterization (functionalities, flavor), and utilization of sustainable food proteins, such...Read more
A rapid transition to low carbon energy has numerous practical challenges due to massive and rapid changes. However, many important challenges are being overlooked or dismissed, which could significantly hinder global efforts to combat climate change. In this presentation, we will examine these...Read more
