Soniya Yambem
About Soniya Yambem
Soniya Yambem is a Senior Lecturer in Physics at Queensland University of Technology, specializing in organic electronics and bridging the gap between electronic and biological worlds. She has a rich academic and research background, including a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Houston and a 2021 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award.
Current Position at Queensland University of Technology
Soniya Yambem is a Senior Lecturer in Physics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), a position she has held since 2019. Based at the Gardens Point Campus, she teaches several physics units and is actively involved in bridging the gap between the electronic and biological worlds through her research in organic electronics.
Previous Roles at Queensland University of Technology
Before her current position, Soniya Yambem served as a Lecturer in Physics at QUT from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she held the role of Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellow at QUT from 2015 to 2018. During her tenure as a Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellow, she engaged in significant research activities in Brisbane, Australia.
Academic and Research Experience
Soniya Yambem has extensive experience in academia and research. She worked as a PostDoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Queensland from 2012 to 2015 and as a Research Assistant at the University of Houston from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she had a brief stint as a Research Intern at the National University of Singapore in 2007.
Educational Background
Soniya Yambem holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and a Master of Science (MS) in Physics from the University of Houston, completed between 2008 and 2011. Before that, she earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics from the University of Delhi. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education from The University of Queensland, achieved in 2014.
Awards and Recognitions
In recognition of her contributions to science, Soniya Yambem received the Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award in 2021. This award celebrates her achievements in the field of physics and her efforts in communicating science to a broader audience.
Research in Organic Electronics
Soniya Yambem's research focuses on organic electronics, aiming to bridge the gap between the electronic and biological worlds. Her work at QUT involves exploring innovative approaches and technologies in this interdisciplinary field.