Peter is currently establishing HomoLogiX as a spin-off from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), where he works as a Bioinformatician & Data Scientist. With a focus on structural bioinformatics and computational protein design, Peter brings both scientific expertise and an entrepreneurial mindset to his work. Prior to his current role, Peter was involved at candidum GmbH, a computational enzyme design company where he started as a research assistant and eventually became CTO. During this time, he also completed his MSc and PhD while working full-time, balancing his studies with practical experience. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Peter co-founded two additional companies to address the need for accessible Point-of-Care Diagnostics, including antigen and PoC-NAT tests. Both companies were planned as short term projects and were successfully lead into a quick Return-on-Investment.

Sumire brings over 11 years of R&D expertise in protein and strain engineering within the biotechnological and pharmaceutical sectors. As a Project Lead at the Competence Center for Biocatalysis at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, she currently manages innovative enzyme engineering projects for the pharmaceutical industry. Previously, she served as a Senior Scientist at Evolva, running different strain development projects from proof-of-concept to production. Her career began at Ajinomoto Co. Inc., where she oversaw scientific affairs and corporate communications, engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, including academics, industrial customers, and consumers. Sumire earned her PhD in Biocatalysis from the University of Stuttgart.

With more than 15 years of academic research experience, Daniela is skilled in a wide range of molecular biology and biochemistry techniques. In 2020, she joined the Competence Center for Biocatalysis at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, where her work focuses on high-throughput enzyme engineering for projects in collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry. In this role, she oversees all laboratory-related activities, including the operation of an automated liquid handling platform. Daniela holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the Technical University of Dresden.

Rebecca has been leading the Competence Center of Biocatalysis at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) since its establishment in 2016, utilizing the expertise of its members to conduct multidisciplinary research projects in the fields of chemistry and biology. Before joining the ZHAW, she served as Laboratory Head and Project Manager at Firmenich, a leading company in the flavors and fragrances industry. During her tenure, she developed and optimized several biocatalysis-based processes for producing active pharmaceutical ingredients. Rebecca earned her Ph.D. at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences at ETH Zurich.