Andrew Yip, PhD Top-Executive
TL;DR
I turn bold ideas into sustainable reality. I fuse technology, sustainability, and food systems to shape a resilient, future-ready world. With a PhD in Applied Mathematics and a track record spanning research, entrepreneurship, and global partnerships, I’m passionate about driving transformative projects that advance Vision 2030.
Speaker bio:
Dr. Andrew Yip is dedicated to curating sustainable innovations and strategic partnerships that will help the food sector reach its full potential. With his extensive experience in technology, innovation, and data governance, Dr. Yip is committed to driving positive change and creating innovative solutions for the industry, supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which aims to promote economic diversification, job creation, and social and cultural development.
Dr. Yip holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and has been a NEOM pioneer since 2019, recently rejoined KAUST on its sustainable food mission. When he's not working, he enjoys tabletop gaming with friends and strangers alike.
Headquarters:
Al Khuraybah, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Headline:
Saudi Premium Resident | Turning bold ideas into sustainable reality | Tech × Sustainability × Future Food Systems
Followers:
12914
Connections:
9411
Company:
KAUST Innovation Fund
Languages:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin Chinese
Skills:
Analysis, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Public Speaking, Collaborative Problem Solving, Decision-Making, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Management, Interpersonal Communication, Self-confidence, R, vue.js, Node.js, Matlab, Databases, Python, Microsoft Project, Python (Programming Language), Establishing Strategic Partnerships, Research and Development (R&D), Technology Commercialization, Policy Development, Consensus Building, Creative Writing, Social Media Communications, Machine Learning, User Experience (UX), Software Development, Intellectual Property, International Intellectual Property, Circular Economy, Intellectual Asset Management, Intellectual Property Valuation, Strategic Partnerships, Data Science, Innovation Management, Research, Statistics, Sustainable Food Systems, Game Theory, Data Analysis, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, International Relations, Environmental Awareness, Editing, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Digital Strategy, Business Strategy
Experience:
Title: Research Scientist - Food Strategic Initiatives
Company: KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)
Location: Thuwal, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Start: Apr 2026
End: Present
Title: Chief Representative - Middle East
Company: World AgriFood Innovation (WAFI) Conference
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Start: Dec 2025
End: Present
Title: Angel Squad Member
Company: Hustle Fund
Location:
Start: Apr 2023
End: Present
Title: Senior Manager, Technology & Innovation, Food, Energy-Water-Food
Company: NEOM
Location:
Start: Mar 2021
End: Oct 2025
Title: Manager, Digital, Policy, & Innovation, Food, Energy-Water-Food
Company: NEOM
Location: NEOM Bay, Saudi Arabia
Start: Jan 2020
End: Feb 2021
Title: Consultant, Technology, Food Sector
Company: NEOM
Location: Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia
Start: Jun 2019
End: Jan 2020
Title: Mentor (Data Analyst / Data Scientist)
Company: OpenClassrooms
Location: Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
Start: Feb 2019
End: Jun 2020
Title: Riyadh Chapter Director
Company: Startup Grind
Location: Saudi Arabia
Start: Dec 2018
End: Feb 2020
Title: Riyadh Ambassador
Company: AngelHack
Location: Saudi Arabia
Start: Feb 2019
End: Dec 2019
Title: Riyadh Ambassador
Company: City AI
Location: Saudi Arabia
Start: Dec 2018
End: Dec 2019
Title: Consultant, Knowledge Management
Company: Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
Location: Saudi Arabia
Start: May 2019
End: Jun 2019
Title: Lead Instructor (Data Science Immersive)
Company: General Assembly
Location: Saudi Arabia
Start: Nov 2018
End: May 2019
Title: Intern - Technology Management
Company: Saudi Aramco
Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Start: Jun 2011
End: Aug 2011
Title: Research Assistant (Bioinformatics)
Company: Sapienza Università di Roma
Location: Greater Rome Metropolitan Area
Start: May 2010
End: Jul 2010
Title: Tutor
Company: Lewis and Clark College
Location:
Start: Sep 2007
End: May 2010
Title: Research Assistant
Company: Lewis and Clark College
Location:
Start: May 2008
End: Aug 2008
Title: Teaching Assistant
Company: Lewis and Clark College
Location:
Start: Sep 2007
End: May 2008
Title: Business Analyst
Company: Focus the Nation
Location: Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Start: Sep 2007
End: Dec 2007
Title: Summer Analyst (Market Intelligence)
Company: Global Sage
Location: Hong Kong SAR
Start: May 2007
End: Aug 2007
Education:
School: KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)
Degree: PhD
Field: Applied Mathematics and Computational Science
Period: 2012 - 2018
School: KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)
Degree: MS
Field: Applied Mathematics and Computational Science
Period: 2010 - 2012
School: Lewis & Clark College
Degree: BA
Field: Mathematics
Period: 2006 - 2010
School: Harvard University
Degree: Summer School in Physics
Field:
Period: 2009 - 2009
School: Hong Kong International School
Degree: High School Diploma
Field: Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Period: 2005 - 2006
School: Friedrich Gymnasium, Freiburg i.Br
Degree: Klasse 11
Field: General Studies
Period: 2004 - 2005
School: Buddhist Sin Tak College
Degree: HKCEE
Field: Sciences
Period: 1999 - 2004
Publications:
A high‐resolution bilevel skew‐t stochastic generator for assessing Saudi Arabia's wind energy resources (Environmetrics · May 3, 2020)
High-altitude wind resources in the Middle East (Nature Scientific Reports · Aug 29, 2017)
Wind resource characterization in the Arabian Peninsula (Applied Energy · Feb 15, 2016)
Hankel determinants of sums of consecutive Motzkin numbers (Linear Algebra and its Applications · Feb 1, 2011)
Partnership with God: a partial solution to the problem of petitionary prayer (Religious Studies · Sep 1, 2010)
Awards:
EIT Food Innovator Fellowship Foodathon Winning Project | EIT Food | Jul 2020
Startup Weekend First Place | Startup Weekend Leeds | Jun 2018
Student Excellence Award 2018 | KAUST | May 2018
Ragn-Sells Special Prize | Garage48 (Circular Economy) | Oct 2017
Facebook Bots for Messenger Challenge Finalist | Facebook | Jun 2017
Arab Competition Finalist | MIT Enterprise Forum | Oct 2016
Startup Weekend Best Execution | Startup Weekend Hong Kong (Maker) | Jun 2016
Hult Prize Semi-Finalist (Dubai) | Hult Prize Foundation | Mar 2016
Startup Weekend Best Validation | Startup Weekend Hong Kong (Change Makers) | Oct 2015
Country:
Saudi Arabia