Meet our newest team member, Giovanni

March 3, 2025

London, UK — March 3, 2025 — We are very happy to announce that Giovanni Meridiano has joined PolyModels Hub as our newest team member!

Giovanni holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Naples Federico II and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from UCL. He brings a wealth of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked at AstraZeneca as a Modelling and Simulation Engineer. His expertise lies in mechanistic modeling for drug substance and drug product manufacturing, with a strong background in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and rheology.

At PolyModels Hub, Giovanni takes on the role of Process Modelling Engineer, collaborating closely with our customers to strengthen our pharma modeling capabilities. His expertise will be instrumental in advancing high-value, model-based workflows, creating meaningful impact across the industry.

"It’s a privilege to start this new chapter at PolyModels Hub, joining an incredible team of scientists and engineers committed to embedding model-based process development in the pharma industry. The vision, the challenges, and the impact we can make—especially in improving patient outcomes—make this an exciting journey. I’m truly honoured to be part of it." — Giovanni Meridiano

"We are very excited to welcome Giovanni to the team, given his strong background in mechanistic modeling for pharma processes. He is a top talent who will undoubtedly make a significant impact on our product and with our customers. Beyond his technical expertise, Giovanni is also a fantastic team player, and we are super happy to have him on board." — Antonio Benedetti, PolyModels Hub CEO