Christian Sweeney is the director of science and technology at Cannabistry Labs® and is responsible for developing top-of-the-line extraction methods and processes as well as analytical tools used for cannabis extracts. He has nearly ten years of experience in optimizing solvent-free extraction methods, analytical food research, product development and quality assurance. Prior to joining Cannabistry Labs, Sweeney served as a scientist at Synergy Flavors, Inc., the leading supplier of flavors, essences and extracts for the global food and beverage industry. Sweeney is a certified food scientist, trained food research chemist and earned his master’s degree in food science and technology from The Ohio State University, and his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.