Awards & Recognition
★2017 IACP Award for Best Reference Book (Ingredient: Unveiling the Essential Elements of Food)
★Forbes 30 Under 30 Food & Drink category
★Zagat 30 Under 30 Rock Stars redefining the industry
Notable Facts
→PhD in Food Biochemistry from UC Davis, also trained as a chef
→Co-founder of Pilot R&D culinary research company and Render food company
→Former Culinary Scientist for Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (French Laundry)
→Collaborated with Michelin-starred restaurants including Eleven Madison Park, Benu, State Bird Provisions
→Teaches curriculum at Ivy League schools and Culinary Institute of America
→Author of IACP award-winning book on food science
→Netflix judge on cooking competition show
→Regular media contributor across major food publications