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Dr Timo Giesbrecht

Timo joined Unilever in 2008 and has worked at Unilever’s European R&D centres in Vlaardingen (NL) and Port Sunlight (UK) on innovation projects spanning many product categories and geographies. Timo has a 15-year track record of implementing cutting-edge consumer research to shape innovations and scientifically robust new claims for major Personal Care, Foods & Refreshment,… Read more »

Dr Jennifer Marsh

Jennifer Marsh has been working with Procter & Gamble for 30 years.  Her early career was spent working as a technologist in hair color and developed new color and damage technologies for the Clairol Nice N Easy Brand.  She moved to work on hair care technologies including new actives for Pantene and our other hair… Read more »

Prof. Samiul Amin

Samiul Amin, is currently Professor of Practice at the University of Miami, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering Department.  He is also the Director of the MS Program in Product Design and Undergraduate Program Director in Chemical Engineering. In January 2024 he Co-Founded Fastformulator Inc which is a company focused on accelerating R&D of formulated products… Read more »

Prof. David Moore

In 2024, David was appointed to the Chair in Formulation Science in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh where he works closely with the Edinburgh Complex Fluids Partnership and their industrial partners and collaborators. In addition, David co-supervises several PhD students working on topical formulations and skin barrier science in… Read more »

Dr Yimeng Jiao

Dr Yimeng Jiao is a researcher with an interdisciplinary background in cosmetic science, materials science, and additive manufacturing. Her PhD focused on 3D printing for cosmetic delivery systems, with particular expertise in thermal and rheological characterisation techniques, and published on the innovative applications of 3D printing in the cosmetics field. Dr Jiao also holds an MEng… Read more »

Andrew Kirby

PhD pharmacist, Post Doc research in enzyme inhibition in dermatology and oncology, holder of multiple worldwide patents in microneedle and microparticle based drug delivery, and in NAD+ boosters. Founder of several start-ups. Joined Cutest in 2022 after being a client, and revolutionised the company’s processes by digitalisation and automation.  Recently completed a screenplay exploring the… Read more »

Magalie Cabannes

Magalie Cabannes completed her Master’s degree of fine chemistry specializing in flavors, perfums and cosmetics. She joined the Greentech company in 2013 at the head of the application laboratory. The laboratory is a technical support for the customers’ formulation projects. Within the laboratory she offers formulas and advices to serve the actives of the Greentech… Read more »

Dr Nicola Kingswell

Nicola is the scientific director and co-owner of Labskin Limited, where she manages the strategic direction of the company, as well as day to day operations. Nicola is responsible for leading R&D activities to drive innovation in the company, in line with client requirements.  She oversees all client activities including technical sales, project scoping, project… Read more »