About Shaimaa Afifi:
Shaimaa Afifi is a Food Science and Culinary Specialist and a Biochemistry expert. She brings together a strong academic foundation in biochemistry with over a decade of professional experience in content marketing strategy, offering a distinctive perspective that seamlessly bridges science and the art of professional cooking.
She began her career in the pharmaceutical and food industries, where she developed a deep understanding of technical standards and molecular structures. She now focuses on simplifying and communicating food science in Arabic through her initiative, “Food Science in Arabic.”
Through this lecture, Shaimaa aims to equip young chefs with scientific knowledge that enhances their performance, enabling them to better understand the chemical and physical processes in the kitchen—ultimately improving food quality, reducing waste, and encouraging innovation grounded in solid scientific principles.