Our Vision
At ZAFFTECH, we harness the power of innovation to achieve sustainable production of both quantity and quality. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and environmentally responsible practices, We strive to create a better future for our clients, employees, and the planet.
Higher Saffron Yields and Sustainability
Reduced use of resources: By increasing the amount of saffron produced per unit of land, water, and energy, higher yields can help reduce the overall resource intensity of saffron production.
Increased efficiency: Higher yields can also make saffron production more efficient, reducing waste and maximizing the use of resources.
Improved livelihoods: Increased yields can help farmers earn more income, which can in turn help to improve their quality of life and support sustainable development.
More sustainable farming practices: By improving the efficiency and profitability of saffron production, higher yields can encourage farmers to adopt more sustainable farming practices, such as water conservation, integrated pest management, and soil conservation.
Our Founder
Dr. Neda Keshavarzi
-Founder and CEO of ZAFFTECH
-Former Researcher at Max- Planck Institute, Germany
-Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry
Stockholm University, Sweden
Coming from Saffron family background I founded ZAFFTECH to bring technology and innovation in saffron production efficiency.
ZAFFTECH Team
Dr. Balaji Vasudevan
Prof. Markus Antonietti
Dr. Balaji Vasudevan
-AgTech/Agri-FoodTech StartUp & VC Experience, Startup Operations, Fund Raising for numerous startups
-Venture Builder Support to Startups in Science and Business
-Crop Transformation/GMO | Genome Editing, Gene Silencing via HIGS/VIGS/SIGS|
Dr. Amjad M.Husaini
Prof. Markus Antonietti
Dr. Balaji Vasudevan
-Professor at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology India (SKUAST-K)
-Head of Genome Engineering & Societal Biotechnology Lab for Saffron R&D at the Division of Plant Biotechnology, SKUAST-K
-Worked with the University of Oxford (UK) and USDA and numerouse labs for saffron R&D
Prof. Markus Antonietti
Prof. Markus Antonietti
Prof. Markus Antonietti
-Director for Colloid Chemistry of Max Planck Institute, Germany
-IUPAC 2022 Selection Top 10 Breakthrough Technologies for Artificial Humic Matter
-Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society
Dr. Shweta Srivastava
Prof. Christos Kissoudis
Prof. Markus Antonietti
-Ph.D. in Biological Sciences
AcSIR, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, India
-Molecular Biology, Microbial Genomics and Metagenomics
-Microbial consortia for plant growth and bioremediation
Prof. Christos Kissoudis
Prof. Christos Kissoudis
Prof. Christos Kissoudis
-Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Food Genomics at Perrotis College, American Farm School, Greece
-Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Breeding, Wageningen University, Netherlands
-Genome Re-Sequencing and Biotechnology-Driven Agriculture
Dr. Rodin Mazaheri
Prof. Christos Kissoudis
Prof. Christos Kissoudis
-Ph.D. in Biological Sciences
Middle East Technical University, Turkey
-Crop Scientific Specialist FAO (United Nations) and Lecturer in Biotechnology, Saba University, Iran
-Expert in light, scanning electron, and confocal microscopy. Molecular biology: PCR, DNA sequencing
Dr. Guy Regnard
Dr. Rouhollah Barahamipour
Dr. Shalini Mukherjee
-Ph.D. in molecular and cell biology University of Cape Town, South Africa
-Post-doctoral research fellow Department of Pathology, University of Cape Town
-Experience in agronomy, plant science and biotechnology
-Transient expression using Agrobacterium
Dr. Shalini Mukherjee
Dr. Rouhollah Barahamipour
Dr. Shalini Mukherjee
-Ph.D. in Biotechnology
University of Manitoba, Canada
-Specialization in Plant Science, Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
-National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi, India
Dr. Rouhollah Barahamipour
Dr. Rouhollah Barahamipour
Dr. Rouhollah Barahamipour
-Ph.D. in Biotechnology
University of Potsdam, Germany
-Postdoctoral Researcher at Max Planck Institute, Germany
-Focus on Plant and Algal Biotechnology, Molecular Farming and CRISPR-based genome editing
Dr. Moumita DasMajumdar
Dr. Moumita DasMajumdar
Dr. Rouhollah Barahamipour
-Ph.D., Genetics and Plant BreedingMol. Biology Lab., Ch. Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut, India
-Assistant Professor at School of Biotechnology, RGPV, Bhopal, India
-Awarded with the Post-Doctoral Fellowship under the DBT BIOCARE Scheme for Women Scientists
Dr. Rony Chamoun
Dr. Moumita DasMajumdar
Dr. Nischita Puttaraju
-Ph.D. in Plant Pathology
McGill University, Canada
-Academic Program Officer, McGill University, Canada
-Focus on Plant Pathology, Phytochemistry and Mycology
Dr. Nischita Puttaraju
Dr. Moumita DasMajumdar
Dr. Nischita Puttaraju
-Ph.D. in Biotechnology
ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, India
-Focus on Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics and Genomics
-Worked several years at Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
Dr. Muhammad Hayder Bin Khalid
Dr. Muhammad Hayder Bin Khalid
Dr. Muhammad Hayder Bin Khalid
-Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Maize Research Institute)
Sichuan Agricultural University
-Postdoctoral researcher at Sichuan Agricultural University
-Deputy Director at National Research Center of Intercropping, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Dr. Veronica Hael
Dr. Muhammad Hayder Bin Khalid
Dr. Muhammad Hayder Bin Khalid
-Ph.D. in Biological Sciences
Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Argentina
-International stay at the Plant Biology Lab, Université de Fribourg, Switzerland
-Plant Biotechnology with 10+ years of experience
Dr. Julien Rocherieux
Dr. Julien Rocherieux
Dr. Julien Rocherieux
-Ph.D. in BiotechnologyEcole Nationale Supérieure d'Agronomie de Rennes - France
-Specialist of plant breeding with 15+ years of experience
-Focus on fruits and vegetables with extensive experience in agribusiness
M.S. Angana Borah
Dr. Julien Rocherieux
Dr. Julien Rocherieux
-MSc Agriculture and Forestry with specialization in Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Finland (Erasmus Mundus Fellow)
-Research experience in Plant Sciences & Plant Biotechnology-Worked at CSIR-NEIST, India
About ZAFFTECH
Our Mission
ZAFFTECH is a technology company that focuses on research and development related to saffron production. Our aim is to harness the power of science and innovation to unlock the full potential of this valuable spice by carefully studying the genetic and epigenetic factors. At ZAFFTECH we are dedicated to double saffron production yields while protecting the environment.
Our Principles
We believe our perspective on life is shaped by our experiences and values, and it can either limit or expand our understanding of the world around us. It's not the events in our lives that define us but rather the way we choose to see them. Life is full of aspirations and nature gives us a sense of purpose and helps us connect with something greater than ourselves.