Mert Selimoglu
Specialized Nutrition Global Fermentation Lead Cargill
Dr. S. Mert Selimoglu holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and has over a decade of experience in the Food Biotechnology Industry. He has worked on industry-supported R&D projects at Aarhus University in Denmark and led ministry-level researches in Turkiye. His expertise includes biomass and precision fermentation technologies, as well as specialized nutrition solutions. He has contributed to numerous scientific publications and patents, and held roles such as Process Development Coordinator and R&D Fermentation Lead. Dr. Selimoglu currently serves as the Global Fermentation Lead in Specialized Nutrition at Cargill Global.
Seminars
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Panel Discussion: Balancing Commercial & Scientific Risk to Accelerate Commercialisation
8:45 am
- Outlining what large food companies are prioritising for innovative ingredients to align with their innovation pipelines
- Exploring ingredient and product cost dynamics through the lens of a strategic partnership, identifying where fermentation technologies have the most viability and competitive potential through life cycle analyses
- Discussing real-world collaborations where transformative R&D has complemented corporate goals
