Vidya Kishore, PhD
About Vidya Kishore, PhD
Vidya Kishore, PhD, is an R&D Associate Staff Scientist specializing in Polymer Composites Manufacturing at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in materials science and engineering, with previous roles at various research institutions and a solid academic foundation in chemical engineering and energy science.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Vidya Kishore serves as an R&D Associate Staff Scientist in Polymer Composites Manufacturing at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to advancements in the field of polymer composites. Her work focuses on research and development activities that enhance manufacturing processes and material properties.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Prior to her current role, Vidya Kishore worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Advanced Composites Manufacturing Group from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, she engaged in research initiatives aimed at improving composite materials and their applications. Additionally, she served as an Energy Science and Engineering Graduate Research Fellow from 2014 to 2018, where she focused on energy-related projects.
Educational Background
Vidya Kishore earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Energy Science and Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, from 2014 to 2018. She also holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, completed between 2012 and 2014. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Chemical Engineering from Anna University, obtained from 2008 to 2012.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Vidya Kishore gained practical experience through various internships. She worked as a Field Research Intern at Carbon Associates Services Pvt. Ltd. in 2011 and as a Materials R&D Intern at Carborundum Universal Limited from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she served as a Summer Intern at CSIR - Central Leather Research Institute in 2010. These roles provided her with foundational skills in research and development within the materials science field.
Student Assistant and Research Roles
In 2013, Vidya Kishore was a Student Assistant at Stony Brook Medicine for 10 months. She also worked as a Graduate Research Student at Stony Brook University from 2012 to 2013. Furthermore, she was a Guest Researcher at Brookhaven National Laboratory for one year, where she contributed to various research projects in materials science.