HydRegen Strengthens Capability with Appointment of Analytical and DSP Chemist

Oxford, UK – HydRegen is pleased to announce the appointment of Kat Usachova as Analytical and DSP Chemist, further strengthening the company's capabilities as it advances its biocatalytic hydrogenation platform towards commercial deployment.

Kat joins HydRegen with experience spanning analytical chemistry, purification, fermentation, enzyme-based systems and process development. Her background includes work characterising complex biological and chemical systems, developing analytical methods and supporting the translation of scientific discoveries into practical processes

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In her new role, Kat will support the development and scale-up of HydRegen's technology platform, helping to strengthen analytical workflows, improve process understanding and enhance downstream processing capabilities. These activities are central to generating high-quality data and accelerating the development of commercially relevant manufacturing processes.

"As we continue to scale HydRegen, building robust analytical and downstream processing capabilities is increasingly important. Kat brings a combination of analytical expertise, process understanding and scientific curiosity that will strengthen our data, accelerate development and help drive the next stage of the company's growth."

Holly Reeve, CEO and Co-founder, HydRegen

HydRegen's platform uses biocatalytic approaches to deliver sustainable alternatives to conventional hydrogenation chemistry. As customer programmes continue to expand, the company's ability to generate robust analytical data and develop scalable purification processes is becoming increasingly important in supporting technology development and commercial deployment.

Commenting on her appointment, Kat said:

"I'm excited to join HydRegen at such an important stage of its growth. The opportunity to combine analytical chemistry with process development and work on technology with real industrial impact was particularly appealing. I look forward to contributing to the team's continued progress."

The appointment reflects HydRegen's continued investment in scientific talent as it builds the expertise needed to bring its technology to market.

About HydRegen

HydRegen is a biotechnology company developing biocatalytic solutions for chemical manufacturing. The company's platform provides sustainable alternatives to traditional hydrogenation processes, helping customers reduce costs, improve selectivity and lower environmental impact.