Karthik has a doctorate in chemical engineering from Northwestern University and postdoctoral research experience from ETH Zurich. Karthik's research career has spanned many topics related to the future of food including bioreactor design, microbiology, metabolism, and systems/quantitative biology. He currently works as a data scientist to develop next-generation vegan alternatives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
After Meat is an "arrestingly matter-of-fact," "left-brained," and "engaging" exploration at how using animals for food and clothing is technologically outdated (Kirkus Reviews). “Dr. Sekar uses science… to make his case ” resulting in “a standout” (Midwest Review, Recommended Reading); all the while, After Meat is “eminently readable” and “entertaining” (San Francisco Book Review, 4.5/5 stars).