Shweta Anil Kumar, Ph.D.
About Shweta Anil Kumar, Ph.D.
Shweta Anil Kumar, Ph.D., is an Associate Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb with a background in biomaterial research and a strong focus on medical therapeutics and regenerative medicine.
Current Role as Associate Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb
Shweta Anil Kumar is currently serving as an Associate Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she employs her expertise in biomaterials to contribute to significant research initiatives and projects. Her work focuses on the potential applications of biomaterials in medical therapeutics and regenerative medicine. Through her endeavors, she seeks to make impactful contributions to the research community.
Previous Position at Uncaged Innovations
Before her current role, Shweta Anil Kumar worked as a Research Associate at Uncaged Innovations in Troy, New York. She held this position for four months in 2021. During her tenure, she applied her skills and knowledge in a fast-paced research environment, further enhancing her proficiency in advanced biomaterial characterization techniques and cellular assays.
Academic Background in Materials Science
Shweta Anil Kumar completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science at The University of Texas at El Paso, spending three years from 2016 to 2019. Her research work included the development of a novel polymer-based bioink formulation specifically designed for soft tissue engineering scaffolds. She has a deep understanding of the latest advancements in materials science, focusing on their applications in medical therapeutics and regenerative medicine.
Previous Research and Technical Roles
Shweta Anil Kumar has held multiple research and technical positions, including a PhD Intern role at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in 2019, where she gained valuable experience in an advanced research setting. She also worked as a Research Technician/Lab Manager and Graduate Research Assistant at The University of Texas at El Paso. Additionally, she has industry experience as a Chemical Plant Engineer trainee at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited in 2015 and as an Engineering Trainee at Hindustan Organic Chemical Ltd in 2014, both in Kochi, Kerala, India.
Educational Foundation in Chemical Engineering
Her educational journey includes a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Calicut, which she completed from 2012 to 2016. This strong foundation provided her with the technical skills and knowledge necessary to excel in her subsequent research roles. Additionally, she earned her High School Diploma in Mathematics and Computer Science from Our Own English High School in Sharjah, studying there for five years from 2007 to 2012.