A mutual passion for innovation and sustainability
We are dedicated scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs
our story
Peyman Salehian and Akbar Vahidi,
co-founders of Allozymes, share a background steeped in environmental awareness
Peyman, a serial entrepreneur with a successful deep-tech venture under his belt, was drawn to chemistry's fundamental role in innovation. Akbar, raised in Iran's natural landscapes, developed a profound appreciation for nature and its delicate balance.
Their paths converged at the National University of Singapore, where a shared existential concern for the world blended with their shared passion for sustainability.
Akbar, obsessed about the world's reliance on fossil fuels, explored biofuel alternatives using enzymes. Peyman, a maker at heart with a chemical engineering background, saw much-needed potential in this approach.
Learn more about our impactThe birth of Allozymes was instantly marked by a pivotal challenge: establishing a dedicated laboratory during the COVID-19 pandemic in the small city-state of Singapore.
However, this crucial infrastructure ultimately enabled groundbreaking research and development, culminating in their first commercial success.
Our technologyMeet our team
Peyman Salehian, PhD
CEO, Co-founder
Akbar Vahidi, PhD
CTO, Co-founder
Audrey Robic
Director of Business Development
Anushree, PhD
Business Development Manager
Kenneth Tan
Head of Human Resources
Patrick Tan, PhD
Senior Microfluidics Scientist
Tiago Resende
Senior Computational Biologist
Sanjay Dsouza
Senior Downstream Process Scientist
Prasanth Babu
Senior Bioprocess Engineer
Pradeep Nair, PhD
Lead Protein Engineer
Shelly Cheng, PhD
Senior Protein Scientist
Balaji Sekar, PhD
Strain Engineering Scientist