Dr Jakub Radzikowski is an educator, scientist and culinary professional. With a PhD in Molecular Systems Biology from the University of Groningen and a Grand Diplome from Le Cordon Bleu London, Jakub has built a unique career that spans both the academic and culinary worlds.
Jakub’s experience includes working in Michelin-starred kitchens, such as Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley, and other fine-dining restaurants. He also worked at Kitchen Theory, where he explored the creative side of food through modernist culinary techniques and food design, including conceptual, evidence-based menu creation, culinary research, and concept development for Siemens, The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission, Ambiente, and others.
At Imperial College London, Jakub played a key role in developing the Chemical Kitchen, an innovative transdisciplinary learning and teaching project exploiting the parallels between professional cooking and STEMMB. He also works at KAIKAKU.AI, a London-based technology startup, developing robotics and AI to revolutionise the restaurant business. Jakub lives in London.
