Abhishek Panchal
Senior Formulation and DSP Scientist | Bioinnovation for sustainability | Synthetic biology | Team lead | Colloids and Materials Specialist
- Role
- Senior Engineer Ii at Flagship Pioneering
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Abhishek Panchal
Formulations and Product development team lead | Scientist | Ph.D. in Materials Science | Creative Leader in Sustainable Innovation | Bio-tech | Pharma | Consumer I\'m Abhishek Panchal, a creative scientist at heart and a leader by mindset — passionate about transforming bold scientific ideas into impactful, sustainable solutions.\'Science has to be smart to be effective, not complex and frivolous\'Currently, I’m a Senior Engineer II at FL 112, a stealth mode startup within the Flagship Pioneering ecosystem. I am the first technical employee of the company leading the charge on defining technical process in search of sustainable biomaterials that help communities around the world gain access to sustainable freshwater. I have been the Formulations team lead in enabling synthetic biology in cosmetic science, developing high-performance formulations that fuse biology, technology, and design — enabling smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable solutions in I have led downstream processing and encapsulation of live bacterial therapeutics by spray drying and subsequent formulation of dermal products, thereby reduced the storage temperature from -80 C to ambient temperature. I have been a Project Leader in innovation team for Harpic and Lysol surface cleaning brands; navigating marketing strategies, consumer testing, pilot plant trials, regulatory, quality and safety checks to launch products in EU, LATAM and US markets. I also have 3 US patents with one licensed to major cosmetic giant for over $200k for a safe and natural commercial hair color product. Among Top 5% of research authorities in world for Colloid and Interface science. 14 research publications with over 1500 citations. Versatile material development skills with sustainable solutions for oil spill response and biodegradation, hair and textile fiber enhancements, pesticide delivery and microchip patterning. My expertise spans:Advanced material science formulationsSynthetic biology applicationsNanotechnology & colloidal sciencesCross-functional product developmentScientific storytelling & leadership🧠 I also write and speak on leadership, adaptability, and scientific creativity, including reflections like “The Clichéd Leader” and “From Exciting Electrons to Fascinating Toilets.”NO SPONSORSHIP NEEDED, US permanent resident. Please read on to know more or message me to have a conversation!
Experience
Senior Engineer Ii
May 2025 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US
Downstream and Formulations lead in designing biomaterials for revolutionizing sustainable water solutions to address global water scarcity. Founding Scientist at a stealth mode company within the Flagship ecosystem. Our mission is to create scalable, sustainable solutions that reduce dependence on traditional freshwater sources, mitigate impacts of climate change and support communities worldwide.
Education
Louisiana Tech University
Master of Science - MS, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
2014 — 2017
Institute Of Chemical Technology
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Pharmaceutical Sciences
2010 — 2014
Louisiana Tech University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Micro and Nanosystems Engineering
2014 — 2018
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