Niki Bayat

Niki Bayat is the co-founder and CEO of AesculaTech, a biotechnology company focusing on innovative smart materials for health and consumer products.

With a background in chemical engineering and over 10 years of experience in organic chemistry, Niki holds a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, where her research specialized in creating novel polymeric materials.

Under her leadership, AesculaTech has progressed to the pre-approval stage for their first medical product, showcasing her commitment to using scientific advancements to enhance lives.

Recognized for her innovation, Niki was honored in MIT's 2018 35 Innovators Under 35 list and her company was part of YCombinator 2018.

Prior to founding AesculaTech, she was involved in significant roles such as Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Southern California and as a Process Engineer at Abadan Refinery.

Niki completed her education with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in Iran and pursued both her Master's and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Southern California.