Our Team

At LUXE Bio, our team is a diverse group of scientists, doctors, and experts driven by a shared vision of revolutionizing food production. With expertise in cellular biology, computational research, and market analysis, we combine innovation and dedication to craft cultured foods that meet the highest standards of quality and ethics.

Santosh Gupta, PhD

Santosh Gupta, PhD

Founder & CEO

With nearly one and half decade of experience, Santosh is a stem cell biologist and tissue engineer with numerous patents and publication in 3D engineered tissue and polymer-based technology development.

Jovana Bisevac

Jovana Bisevac

Co-founder, CSO, CFO

Jovana is an eye surgeon with a PhD in stem cells in eye diseases. She leads the scientific vision of our startup spearheading R&D activities. She also has lead projects both as a scientific and administrative leader brining knowledge and experience to for fueling our startup progress.

Puneet Rawat, PhD

Puneet Rawat, PhD

Co-founder & AI/ML Head, CMO

Puneet is a computational biologist and food tech enthusiast with a background in management. Leveraging his MBA expertise, he ensures the efficient execution and coordination of tasks.

Kiran Kumar Katta, PhD

Kiran Kumar Katta, PhD

Head, Cell & Media Development

Kiran leads core research and development efforts as the Head of Cell & Media Development, driving innovation in cellular agriculture. He plays a key role in optimizing cell culture processes, media formulations, and scaling scientific advancements.

Knut Wigestrand

Knut Wigestrand

Scientist

Knut, as a scientist, plays a key role in the R&D pipeline, contributing his expertise in experimental design, process optimization. He also research local consumer behavior, regulatory landscapes, and industry trends.