Dr Anu Srinivas
- Tri-Tech Chemical
Wednesday 23 November, 11.30am
About the speaker
I have a doctorate in chemistry (polymer chemistry) from the University of Auckland, New Zealand (2014). After my maternity break (14 months), I worked as a research assistant at the University of Auckland on numerous projects focusing on smart nanopore surfaces, Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) based DNA sensors and synthesizing superhydrophic Janus particles.
I recently finished working for the Australian Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, The University of Melbourne, as a Research Fellow under the guidance of Dr Wallace Wong. My project focused on making photoluminescent sensors for poisonous gases in collaboration with Australian Defence Science and Technology (DSTG).
At present, I am working at Tri-Tech Chemical, Sunshine West, Melbourne as a Process Chemist, performing QC on our manufactured products as well as participating in the development of our new range of specialty additives.
About the Alumni Panel session
A major sources of stress for graduate students is the prospect of finding careers in academia and industry following the completion of their degree.
One of the ways to combat this stress is to rely on the advice and example of alumni that have recently undergone this transition.
Here, we present a panel of both Exciton Science alumni and current early career researchers within the Centre. Our cohort has worked in academia, industry, and government policy.
The panel will discuss their experience of finding their first jobs following their PhDs. They will focus on the challenges they have faced, the skills they found most useful, and address any surprises they encountered along the way.
The panel will also touch, where relevant, on their experiences transitioning away from academia and into careers in fields such as industry and policy, and explore the differences between such environments.
Audience participation in this panel is key, so please bring along any questions you may have about what to expect from life after submitting your thesis.
