Nico De Jongh Email & Phone Number

Paris, FR

Paris, Île-de-France, France

• With expertise in process design, scale-up, and collaborative problem-solving, I drive impactful results in cellular agriculture. My skills span technical innovation, data-driven process development, and.
• Aseptic Technique & Cell Cultivation: Proficient in aseptic handling and cell cultivation in shake flasks and bioreactors from milliliter to 1000+ L scales. Skilled in adapting growth environments and transitioning.
• Process Scale-Up: Experienced in continuous feeding and harvesting strategies, fluid transfer design, and pump specification for scalable solutions.
• Downstream Processing: Experience with centrifugation across scales, focusing on productivity and efficiency.
• Data Analysis & Modeling: Developed simple metabolic models and predictive black box mass balance models for diverse process conditions.
• Continuous Process Development: Designed semi-continuous and continuous systems, sourced equipment, and established operational benchmarks.

Paris, Île-de-France, France

• Specialising in engineering design, data analysis, and rapid prototyping, I developed scalable bioreactor systems for next-generation biotechnologies, advancing efficiency and sustainability in cellular.
• Bioreactor Design: Created scalable, cost-effective bioreactor prototypes with pH, DO, temperature, and agitation controls. Integrated advanced monitoring systems and validated functionalities, including aseptic.
• Bioprocess Engineering: Designed scalable nutrient feed, waste removal, and sterility systems. Conducted process modelling and troubleshooting for enhanced cell suspension and oxygenation.
• Rapid Prototyping: Delivered custom components using 3D printing (FDM & SLA), CNC machining, and laser cutting for bioreactor development and testing.
• Data-Driven Development: Optimized processes with real-time data analysis (Arduino & LabVIEW/NI), leveraging controls for lab, pilot, and industrial scales.
• Collaboration: Partnered with biology, analytics, and engineering teams, contributing to workshop establishment and equipment testing setups.Key Achievements:

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

After finishing my BEng(Chemical) degree, a valuable opportunity was presented to complete both my BEng(Hons)(Chemical) and MEng(Chemical) in Bioreaction Engineering degrees under Prof. Willie Nicol at the University of Pretoria.As part of the research project a sterile lab scale fungal bioreactor system with sophisticated online measurement and control.

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Along with studying full time, I was also appointed as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for a number of the undergraduate modules in the department, including: Biochemical Engineering (CBI310), Laboratory (CLB321), Chemical Engineering (CIR211), Kinetics (CKN321) and Mass Transfer (CMO310).This position required that I provided assistance regarding concept.

Master Of Engineering - Meng(Chemical)(With Distinction), Biocatalysis And Bioreaction Engineering

Activities and Societies: Organiser of the Bioreaction (BRX) Engineering Research Group Smoothie Club. Weekly attendant and occasional.

Honour'S In Engineering - Beng(Hons)(Chemical)(With Distinction), Biocatalysis And Bioreaction Engineering

Activities and Societies: Weekly attendant and occasional presenter at the Bioreaction Engineering Research Group's Journal Club..

Bachelor Of Engineering - Beng(Chemical), Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Member of Luminous Day House at UP (2013 - 2014). House Committee member of De Goede Hoop private residence in.