Kefan Yang
Synthetic Biology | Nucleic acids | In Vitro Diagnostics | Biosensing
- Role
- Scientist at Twist Bioscience
- Location
- South San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kefan Yang
Scientist specializing in AI‑enabled enzyme and biomolecular platform development, with deep expertise in synthetic biology, cell‑free protein synthesis (CFPS), gene synthesis, enzyme engineering, and high‑throughput experimental validation. Proven track record translating computational or design‑driven biomolecular concepts into scalable, revenue‑generating experimental platforms. Experienced in bridging AI‑designed biomolecules with real‑world assay, screening, and manufacturing constraints.
Experience
Scientist
Aug 2024 — Present · US
Lead cell free protein synthesis (CFPS) platform development. Drive launch of a cell free IgG platform adopted by multiple AI drug discovery companies, contributing to multi million dollar revenue pipelines.• Developed the paired libraries product supporting AI protein design customers including Genentech, Isomorphic Labs, and AstraZeneca, enabling repeat commercial engagements.• Be a key contributor for several high impact NPI projects like complex genes and mRNA.Explore new proof-of-concept products.
Education
Texas A&M University
Master's degree, Chemical Engineering
2015 — 2017
UC Irvine
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
2018 — 2022
Tianjin University
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
2011 — 2015
Skills
- Gas Chromatography
- Chemistry
- Cell Culture
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
- Biotechnology
- Process Engineering
- Hazop Study
- Fixed-Bed Reactor
- Purification
- Databases
- Gas
- Troubleshooting
- Statstical Analysis
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (Hplc)
- Photoshop
- Aspen Plus
- Leadership
- Jmp
- Autocad
- Gas Analysis
- Polymath
- Research
- Separation
- Minitab
- Lean Six Sigma
- Process Development
- Matlab
- Mass Spectrometry
- Microsoft Excel
- Biochemistry
- Piping and Instrumentation Drawing (P&Id)
- Microsoft Office
- Experiment Design
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