meet the ants
The perfect blend of scientific acumen, passion for sustainability and dedication led to a revolutionary project, Ants Innovate.
Dedicated scientists, visionaries and animal lovers came together to redefine the way we consume meat.
Prof Hanry Yu
Founder
A professor in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS. He leads research groups in the Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging of A*STAR, the Mechanobiology Institute, and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology.
Shujian Ong
Co-Founder, Director of R&D
A science graduate from NUS, and a A*STAR scholar. He has published in scientific journals with a focus on cell based meats and also worked with Prof Hanry in the Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging.
Jon Lim
Advisor
A businessman with over 30 years of experience, he has created many F&B brands and franchises. He helps in strategically leading the company in business partnerships, plans and branding efforts through the strong industry relationships he has built.
Sanchita Sachdev
Director of Business Development
A business graduate from NUS and University Scholars Programme, she has worked in multiple start-ups and incubators specialising in supply chain management that is critical for our focus on products and manufacturing innovation.
Russell Tan
Director of Operation
A science graduate from NUS, he developed technologies forming the foundation of the company and worked in key start-ups in the alternative protein scene; with a wide network and appreciation of the R&D, operation and business needs.
Russell Tan
Director of Operation
A science graduate from NUS, he developed technologies forming the foundation of the company and worked in key start-ups in the alternative protein scene; with a wide network and appreciation of the R&D, operation and business needs.
Qimin Chen
Head of Products
With a Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology at the National University of Singapore. With experiences in the food tech industry, she has created a series of functional food products and will lead the team to novel innovations.
Qimin Chen
Head of Products
With a Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology at the National University of Singapore. With experiences in the food tech industry, she has created a series of functional food products and will lead the team to novel innovations.
Charlene Koh
Food Technologist
A Food Technology graduate from SIT, she has created many plant-based meat products. She has worked in MNCs and SME, gathering skills from food manufacturing, R&D, beverage, dairy, and savoury applications.
Charlene Koh
Food Technologist
A Food Technology graduate from SIT, she has created many plant-based meat products. She has worked in MNCs and SME, gathering skills from food manufacturing, R&D, beverage, dairy, and savoury applications.