Dr. Deepa Subramanian is a Chemical Engineer currently working in the area of technology commercialization, with applications in nanotechnology and sustainability. She completed her Postdoctoral Training from Yale University, Ph.D. and Masters from the University of Maryland, College Park, and Bachelors from Mumbai University.
Her research background is in the innovation of new materials and processes for various applications such as clean energy, agrochemicals, and cosmetics. Deepa has previously worked for large national and corporate institutions such as the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) @ Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota; the Procter & Gamble Company, where she worked on products such as Olay, and with Royal Dutch Shell, where she had multiple technical and commercial roles in the area of sustainability. Her passion lies in helping people understand the science behind various products and processes so that one can make the best decision for oneself.
Dr. Subramanian is also an author of more than 10 publications and 100s of citations. She is also a recipient of national and international awards, including from the Conference on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of Water and the International Society of Chemical Thermodynamics on her research work around self-assembly of small molecules. She has also received multiple scholarships, both in India and abroad, which helped her pursue higher education.
Deepa is a great proponent for STEM education, volunteering her time to help students explore various career paths within STEM, including connecting students with industry professionals.
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