Lotte Symoens

Lotte Symoens

Product Development Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Bioscience Engineer at ENOUGH with an interest in Industrial Biotechnology and Sustainability

  • Education

    • Instituut Heilige Familie Secundair - Sint-Niklaas

      2012 - 2018
      Middelbare School Latijn-Wiskunde
    • Ghent University

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Science - MS Bioscience Engineering: Food and Nutrition Magna Cum Laude

      Master Dissertation: The intracellular bioavailability, metabolism and bioactivity of curcumin in colon (cancer) cell modelsElectives in Industrial Biotechnology

    • UGent

      2023 - 2024
      Postgraduate Degree Programme in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering
    • The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University

      2022 - 2022
      Master of Science - MS Bioscience Engineering: Food and Nutrition Summa Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Exchange semester at Lund University

    • Ghent University

      2018 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BS Bioscience Engineering: Chemistry and Food Technology Cum Laude

      Bachelor thesis about the production methods of a COVID-19 vaccine

  • Experience

    • Alpro

      Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
      Product Development Engineer

      During this internship, I worked on a project aimed at improving the mechanical processes of the production site. My task involved refining the product formulation for a Plant-Based Alternative for Yoghurt in the pilot plant. This project was within the Research and Innovation department of Alpro.

    • Ingrizo NV

      Oct 2023 - Jan 2024
      Innovation and Sustainability Engineer

      Ingrizo NV is a key player in food and health ingredients distribution. My role involved optimizing meat substitutes by selecting the most sustainable, innovative, and healthy ingredients, while refining my skills in sustainable food innovation.

    • ENOUGH

      Mar 2024 - now
      Fermentation Technician

      ENOUGH factory at Sas van Gent was built in 2022 and grows ABUNDA mycoprotein through a fermentation process. As part of the Process Technology team, I am dedicated to continuously improving our fermentation process.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • HazOp

      Method Process Safety
      Aug 2024
    • Plantaardige Eiwitten

      HAS green academy
      Nov 2023
    • VCA Basis

      Koninklijke PBNA
      Mar 2024