Shyama Banerjee
About Shyama Banerjee
Shyama Banerjee is a Photonics Research Scientist with extensive experience in research and development, currently working at Gastops in Ottawa, Canada. She has held various research positions in Canada, France, Greece, and India, and possesses expertise in DPSS and Fiber lasers, contributing to projects like ChipCHECK.
Current Role at Gastops
Shyama Banerjee has been serving as a Photonics Research Scientist at Gastops since 2018. In this role, she focuses on photonics-based solutions and has contributed to the development of the ChipCHECK product. Her work involves designing and building experimental platforms and prototypes, which align with production teams for effective product development. This position highlights her expertise in advanced optical instrumentation.
Previous Experience at CNRS
Before joining Gastops, Shyama Banerjee worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at CNRS - Centre national de la recherche scientifique from 2015 to 2017. During her two-year tenure in the Marseille Area, France, she engaged in various research projects that enhanced her skills in photonics and collaboration within the scientific community.
Research Assistant at University of Alberta
Shyama Banerjee was a Research Assistant at the University of Alberta from 2006 to 2014. Over her eight years in Edmonton, Alberta, she developed a strong foundation in research methodologies and contributed to numerous projects. Her experience in this role laid the groundwork for her later academic and professional pursuits.
Education and Expertise
Shyama Banerjee earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) for Micro Analysis of Surfaces from the University of Alberta, where she studied from 2006 to 2014. She also holds a Master's Degree in Physics from the University of Burdwan, India, completed from 1998 to 2000. Her academic background equips her with expertise in DPSS and Fiber lasers, essential for her work in photonics.
Background in Research and Development
Shyama Banerjee has a comprehensive background in research and development, having worked in various capacities across different institutions. She has experience in project management, including planning and budgeting, which supports her research initiatives. Her previous roles include working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Alberta and as a Researcher at the Institute for Plasma Research in India.