Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of Wayakit
Dr. Sandra Medina is an impact-driven Colombian Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering who combines an entrepreneurial mindset with a deep understanding of bridging scientific advancements and industry demands. With a chemical and environmental engineering background, Sandra has dedicated her expertise to implementing biotechnology across diverse sectors, including water treatment, oil and gas, aviation, transportation, and retail. Currently serving as the co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of Wayakit, a pioneering biotech company specializing in sustainable hygiene solutions, she leverages her natural networking abilities and exceptional communication skills to generate tangible value and positively impact society and the environment. Sandra's remarkable contributions earned her the prestigious distinction of being recognized as Fast Company Middle East's 2022 Most Creative People in Business.
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Professor, Material Science and Engineering, KAUST
Assistant Professor, Material Science and Bioengineering, KAUST
Postdoctoral Researcher, Ibn Rushd Postdoctoral Fellow,Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ph.D. Candidate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
KAUST Alumna (Ministry of energy)
Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of Wayakit