Malik Francis left Los Angeles for graduate school at UC Berkeley, and after completing his PhD studies in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, his passion for cooking inspired him to work in some of the best kitchens in San Francisco. He currently explores his love of science, music, storytelling, and cooking demonstration at his Materials+Methods popup. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his other half Mariel and son Kenzo, who he hopes will inherit his love of cooking, Dodgers baseball, and the Lakers.