Our Mission

Make Computational Research Mainstream

Cost, complexity, and specialized expertise requirements prevent researchers from unlocking the full potential of computational methods, limiting scientific progress.

We're building the ultimate computational research workplace with the lowest barrier to entry, empowering researchers everywhere to focus on discovery and advance our scientific frontiers.

Meet Our Team

A small, senior team blending science, engineering, and product design.

Qin Wan
CEO

Qin Wan

Former serial entrepreneur and senior algorithm engineer in chemistry and bioinformatics. Specialized in GPU-based acceleration and parallelization of molecular computing.

Koji Umeda
COO

Koji Umeda

Led strategic planning and digital transformation (DX) in the pharmaceutical industry, and launched new business initiatives at an industrial gas company.

Ryo Kamezawa
CFO

Ryo Kamezawa

Former synthetic chemist at UCSD's Figueroa Lab, with expertise in transition-metal catalysis. Transitioned into strategy consulting, advising Japanese and global clients on corporate strategy and organizational transformation.

Rongjun Gao
CXO

Rongjun Gao

Conducted in silico molecular structure prediction research at Tokyo Tech, with experience in algorithm development and data analytics platforms. After graduation, managed projects and data systems at an IT consulting firm before joining Chiral.

Dilbar Urinboeva
Frontend Enginner

Dilbar Urinboeva

Top-Rated Frontend Developer on Upwork with 4+ years of experience building production-ready web applications. Harvard CS50 graduate and Uzbekistan IT Star 2024, specializing in React, Next.js, and scalable frontend engineering.

Masaki Abe
Backend Enginner

Masaki Abe

Backend engineer with experience at a Tokyo-based startup, specializing in building performant and reliable systems using Rust. Focused on API design, system optimization, and contributing to Chiral's core infrastructure.

Allison Cheng
Application Scientist

Allison Cheng

UC Berkeley undergraduate in Molecular & Cell Biology and Data Science. Experience in genomics research and data analytics, focused on applying computational methods to biological challenges in biotech and healthcare.

Smriti Rajan
AI Engineer

Smriti Rajan

UC Berkeley student in bioengineering and business administration through the M.E.T. program. Research experience in computational biology, microbiology, and biomaterials.

Jatin Palvai
Business Development Associate

Jatin Palvai

UC Berkeley student and translational researcher at the intersection of immunology and biomedical engineering. Experience supporting early-stage life science companies across business development and FDA-aligned clinical strategy.

Priyam Baruah
Application Scientist

Priyam Baruah

UC Berkeley undergraduate in Molecular & Cell Biology with minors in public policy and bioengineering. Researcher in the Schaffer Lab studying noncanonical viral protein translation, and Projects Co-Chair of Computational Biology@Berkeley.

Engineer-Friendly Culture

We're a startup committed to creating an environment where engineers and aspiring engineers can thrive

We focus on improving developer experience through streamlined communication paths, healthy tech workload, and a transparent culture.

We support work-life balance through flexible work hours, remote work options, and minimized overtime.

We invest in engineers' growth with training programs, learning incentives, and professional development support.

We're also committed to contributing actively to the engineering community in Fukuoka

Company Information

Company name
Chiral Inc.
Founded
May 2021
Address
2-6-11 Daimyo, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, Japan
Capital
¥19.5 million