[Hyper Interdisciplinary Communications, Singapore 2025] “Feeding Tomorrow – Cultivated Meat and Energy-Efficient Nutrition” – November 15, 2025 (Sat.) 16:00-16:45

Dr. Zach Pang
Group Leader of Analytical Science & Technologies (Bioprocess Data Integration), Senior Scientist, A*Star

Dr. Zach Pang is Group Leader at the Bioprocessing Technology Institute, A*STAR and Senior Scientist at the Bioinformatics Institute, A*STAR, where he leads a research team to drive digitalisation in biomanufacturing. His research interests include mechanistic modelling and process modelling of bioprocesses. He is also Assistant Professor (adj) at NUS Department of Biomedical Engineering and NTU School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology. Zach is also a co-founder and chief scientific advisor of AuctuCel Pte Ltd, a biotech company that develops AI-powered and ready-to-use culture media to improve biomanufacturing yield.

Mr. XL Lin
Founder & CEO, Esco Aster

XL Lin is the Founder and CEO of Esco Aster, a contract research, development, manufacturing, and testing organisation pioneering innovations in advanced bioprocessing and cell-based biomanufacturing, including exosome technologies. He founded Esco Aster to accelerate the industrialisation of scalable, sustainable, and accessible biotechnologies that advance global health, food, and environmental solutions. Before establishing Esco Aster, XL led Esco Healthcare within the Esco Lifesciences Group, driving the development of the company’s first cGMP containment and isolation systems. With expertise spanning deep-tech commercialisation, bioprocess design, and global partnerships, XL holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney and continues postgraduate pursuits.

Dr. Tatsuhiro Nomaguchi
Product Development Support Division, Metagen

Dr. Nomaguchi entered Waseda University, Japan, in 2009 and completed the Ph.D. programme at its Graduate School in 2018. His undergraduate, master's and doctoral studies involved entirely distinct research fields: the analysis of the protein function of nervous cells, the development of energy enhancement techniques for cell lines using applied engineering technologies, and the genome analysis of marine algae as a biofuel resource. In 2018, he joined Metagen, Inc., a company whose mission is to “Make gut environment-based healthcare a new standard”, as a researcher. After roles in international business and business development, he now manages the company's clinical trial operations and plays a key role in developing business with partner companies.

Ms. Priyavadana
Assistant Manager, Leave a Nest Singapore

Priya has an engineering background in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), specialising in biomaterials. During her research assistantship, she became a published author in the field of biomaterials. She later pursued a Master’s degree in Science Communication at the National University of Singapore (NUS), equipping her to translate complex scientific ideas for diverse audiences. Her professional journey also spans working as an engineer, science communicator, and educator, alongside experience in stakeholder management through client servicing. At Leave a Nest, she integrates these multidisciplinary experiences with a strong emphasis on communication and empathetic connection. Her passion is to build ecosystems where researchers, companies, and students come together to transform science and technology into meaningful real-world impact.