M.Sc and M.Phil Chemistry: l997 -2000
Dr. Geetha Srinivasan is an applied chemist with 22 years of research experience working with Council of Science and Industrial Research, India, The Queen’s University of Belfast and currently Principal Scientist R&D Chemistry at PETRONAS, a Malaysian Energy Company. Richly experienced in leading and directing research and development at the interface between academia and industry with strong innovation record of technologies. Recipient of several awards including outstanding women in science award from L’Oreal-UNESCO-Royal Society in 2012 for her work on ionic liquids in biomedical applications; three Institute of Chemical Engineering – IChemE awards and Don Nicklin Medal in 2013 as a key researcher in an environmental mitigation project dealing with toxic heavy metal removal from petrochemical streams; showcased by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) as one of the 175 faces of Chemistry; recipient of Rising Star in Science and Engineering Category Award UK in 2018. Mentored and supervised numerous doctorates at different stages of career; authored 65 technical publications. Professional recognitions include Chartered Chemist (CChem), Chartered Scientist (CSci), Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), Elected Member Appointment in RSC Industry and Technology Division in 2020. Besides chemistry, Geetha is a diversity and inclusivity champion within organizations and beyond!