Our Peptide Research Team

With over 20 years of experience in business development, quality control, and brand growth, Shawn Younai founded Professor Peptides LLC in June 2024 to create a trusted research and education resource for the peptide research community. Shawn holds the Peptide Therapy Foundations Certification from the Seeds Scientific Research & Performance Institute (SSRP) and is enrolled in the International Peptide Society (IPS), reflecting his commitment to research integrity, compliance, and continuous advancement in peptide science education.

Christopher Barnes

Peptide Research Specialist

Peptide Research · Biohacking · Performance & Recovery

Christopher Barnes is a peptide research specialist and dedicated biohacker with over 8 years of hands-on experience in peptide research and self-optimization strategies. He holds the SSRP Peptide Therapy Foundations Certification and is an IPS member, with a strong focus on research-based peptide applications and community education. An athletic rock climber, he approaches peptide research through real-world performance, recovery, joint health, tendon resilience, and longevity demands rather than theory alone.

Daniel Hernandez

Lead Developer

Full-Stack Development · Database Architecture · AI Integration

Daniel Hernandez is the lead developer behind the Professor Peptides platform, specializing in full-stack web development, database architecture, and AI-powered features. With over 10 years of software engineering experience, Daniel architects and maintains the entire Professor Peptides technology stack, including the React frontend, FastAPI backend, PostgreSQL database, and AI-powered research tools. His work ensures platform reliability, performance, and continuous feature development.