Sep 22-26, 2025
Los Altos High School
Maryam Mardkhe
Founder
The Hidden Chemistry of Daily Life Products
My talk will be on Stirbar Lab and my past research on advanced materials, I show how the same principles of chemistry connect beauty, energy storage, and automotive into innovations that touch our daily lives.
Meet the Speaker:
Maryam Mardkhe, PhD
Maryam is a mom, chemist, entrepreneur, and founder of Stirbar Lab in Mountain View, California. With more than 15 years of experience as a formulation chemist and a background in advanced materials research at the Max Planck Institute, BYU and Blue Solution Inc. she holds multiple papers and patents and has worked across diverse chemical industries. At Stirbar Lab, she brings together science, art, and nature to create hands-on experiences where individuals extract botanical ingredients and craft personalized beauty products. Maryam also serves as a board member of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Silicon Valley, where she champions women entrepreneurs and innovation.