Bahar Inankur , PhD.
About Bahar Inankur , PhD.
Bahar Inankur, PhD, is a Senior Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in chemical and biological engineering.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Bahar Inankur, PhD, currently holds the position of Senior Principal Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Dr. Inankur has been with the company for over eight years, contributing to significant research and development initiatives. Most recently, she has advanced to the role of Principal Scientist. Her tenure at Bristol Myers Squibb reflects her growing responsibilities and expertise in the field.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her current position, Dr. Inankur held several important roles at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2019 to 2021, she served as Senior Research Investigator I in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In this role, she was involved in various research projects that advanced the company's scientific agendas. Prior to that, she was a Research Investigator II from 2015 to 2018, also in New Brunswick, where she conducted pivotal research for three years.
Educational Background
Dr. Bahar Inankur has an extensive educational background in Chemical and Biological Engineering. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 2010 to 2015. Before that, she completed her Master's degree in Chemical Engineering at Middle East Technical University from 2008 to 2010. She also studied Chemical Engineering as a GE3 exchange student at New Jersey Institute of Technology from 2006 to 2007 and earned her Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Middle East Technical University, graduating in 2008. Her educational foundation was laid at TED Ankara College, where she studied Natural Sciences during high school.
Early Career Experience
Early in her career, Dr. Inankur gained valuable industry experience through internships. In 2007, she worked as an intern at Reckitt Benckiser for two months, where she had the opportunity to apply her academic learning in a practical setting. The previous year, she interned at Coca-Cola Bottlers for two months, gaining insights into the beverage industry and its engineering challenges. These internships provided her with a solid foundation and practical skills that would benefit her future career.
Research and Teaching at University of Wisconsin-Madison
From 2010 to 2015, Dr. Bahar Inankur served as a Research-Teaching Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During this five-year period, she balanced her responsibilities between conducting research and fulfilling teaching duties. This role allowed her to deepen her knowledge in Chemical and Biological Engineering while contributing to the academic growth of students. Her time at the university was instrumental in shaping her research capabilities and teaching skills.