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I’m an environmental engineer focused on mycelium bio-composites, sustainable laboratory research, and fungal protein. I enjoy applying biomaterials in material science and food contexts, thrive in startups with fast-paced environments, and value clear communication and teamwork. I hold a foundation in Environmental Sciences/Engineering and am passionate about innovations in sustainable building, energy, biomaterials, and mycelium technology. I’m proficient with ArcGIS and GaBi lifecycle tools, and I bring hands-on experience in experimental research and LCAs to support circular-material initiatives. I earned my Bachelor of Science from Avans University of Applied Sciences and have developed a strong interest in environmental sustainability, material science, and the translation of bench research into scalable pilot projects. I’m a collaborative teammate who enjoys sharing knowledge, implementing feedback, and helping others succeed while maintaining rigorous documentation and reporting practices.…I’m an environmental engineer focused on mycelium bio-composites, sustainable laboratory research, and fungal protein. I enjoy applying biomaterials in material science and food contexts, thrive in startups with fast-paced environments, and value clear communication and teamwork. I hold a foundation in Environmental Sciences/Engineering and am passionate about innovations in sustainable building, energy, biomaterials, and mycelium technology. I’m proficient with ArcGIS and GaBi lifecycle tools, and I bring hands-on experience in experimental research and LCAs to support circular-material initiatives. I earned my Bachelor of Science from Avans University of Applied Sciences and have developed a strong interest in environmental sustainability, material science, and the translation of bench research into scalable pilot projects. I’m a collaborative teammate who enjoys sharing knowledge, implementing feedback, and helping others succeed while maintaining rigorous documentation and reporting practices.

Mathew Gregus

Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Product Designer, +7

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I’m an environmental engineer focused on mycelium bio-composites, sustainable laboratory research, and fungal protein. I enjoy applying biomaterials in material science and food contexts, thrive in startups with fast-paced environments, and value clear communication and teamwork. I hold a foundation in Environmental Sciences/Engineering and am passionate about innovations in sustainable building, energy, biomaterials, and mycelium technology. I’m proficient with ArcGIS and GaBi lifecycle tools, and I bring hands-on experience in experimental research and LCAs to support circular-material initiatives. I earned my Bachelor of Science from Avans University of Applied Sciences and have developed a strong interest in environmental sustainability, material science, and the translation of bench research into scalable pilot projects. I’m a collaborative teammate who enjoys sharing knowledge, implementing feedback, and helping others succeed while maintaining rigorous documentation and reporting practices.…I’m an environmental engineer focused on mycelium bio-composites, sustainable laboratory research, and fungal protein. I enjoy applying biomaterials in material science and food contexts, thrive in startups with fast-paced environments, and value clear communication and teamwork. I hold a foundation in Environmental Sciences/Engineering and am passionate about innovations in sustainable building, energy, biomaterials, and mycelium technology. I’m proficient with ArcGIS and GaBi lifecycle tools, and I bring hands-on experience in experimental research and LCAs to support circular-material initiatives. I earned my Bachelor of Science from Avans University of Applied Sciences and have developed a strong interest in environmental sustainability, material science, and the translation of bench research into scalable pilot projects. I’m a collaborative teammate who enjoys sharing knowledge, implementing feedback, and helping others succeed while maintaining rigorous documentation and reporting practices.

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I’m an environmental engineer focused on mycelium bio-composites, sustainable laboratory research, and fungal protein. I enjoy applying biomaterials in material science and food contexts, thrive in startups with fast-paced environments, and value clear communication and teamwork. I hold a foundation in Environmental Sciences/Engineering and am passionate about innovations in sustainable building, energy, biomaterials, and mycelium technology. I’m proficient with ArcGIS and GaBi lifecycle tools, and I bring hands-on experience in experimental research and LCAs to support circular-material initiatives.

I earned my Bachelor of Science from Avans University of Applied Sciences and have developed a strong interest in environmental sustainability, material science, and the translation of bench research into scalable pilot projects. I’m a collaborative teammate who enjoys sharing knowledge, implementing feedback, and helping others succeed while maintaining rigorous documentation and reporting practices.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

German

Advanced

Slovak

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Research Intern (Fungal Protein Processing) at The Protein Brewery

February 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Led marketing processes for a new business and performed full lab processing of fungal biomass for a high-yield dairy-alternative protein project, including sample receipt, homogenization, bead milling, centrifugation, and downstream concentration. Optimized extraction/clarification to improve protein recovery and reduce aggregation during thermal processing. Performed pilot pasteurization and evaluated effects of temperature/time on protein functionality and yield. Prepared and maintained SOPs, recorded data, and summarized results in technical reports and presentations. Coordinated with process engineers to translate bench findings to pilot trials and contributed to troubleshooting and parameter recommendations.

Research Intern (Mycelium Products in Material Sciences) at MNEXT

August 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Supported revenue targets in North America and EMEA by building brand awareness and automated demand generation campaigns. Conducted material-property testing on mycelium bio-composites used as bio-based construction and packaging candidates. Prepared composite samples and performed material property measurements; executed mechanical tests (compressive and flexural), thermal performance assessments, and water absorption tests. Supported environmental research tasks and laboratory work; assisted with sample collection, preparation and basic analysis. Contributed to data collation and ongoing project reporting.

Wood Worker at Tanner Holz

April 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020

Woodworking role focused on carpentry tasks and fabricating custom pieces in a shop environment.

Demolition Worker at WolfKeller

June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019

General demolition and site support activities, contributing to project execution and safety.

Intern at CERN

June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018

Internship exposure to research environments at CERN, assisting in lab tasks and experiments.

Wood Worker at Tanner Holz

June 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018

Woodworking and manufacturing tasks, supporting production.