Shailee Desai
About Shailee Desai
Shailee Desai is a Teaching Assistant and a PhD candidate in Environmental Science at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has experience in Geographic Information Systems and has contributed to marine science research at Northeastern University and the Electric Power Research Institute.
Work at UMass Boston
Shailee Desai has been serving as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2020. In this role, she supports faculty in delivering course content and assists students in understanding complex environmental science topics. Her position allows her to engage with students and contribute to their academic success while furthering her own research interests.
Education and Expertise
Shailee Desai is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Science at the University of Massachusetts Boston, a program she has been enrolled in since 2020. She previously earned a Master's degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Northeastern University, completing her studies there from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from the Institute of Chemical Technology, which she completed from 2014 to 2018.
Background
Shailee Desai has a diverse background in environmental science and chemical technology. She gained initial industry experience through internships at Rossari Biotech Limited and National Organic Chemical Industries Ltd (NOCIL) in Mumbai. Her academic journey includes significant research involvement at Northeastern University, where she worked in the Helmuth Lab and Scyphers Lab, focusing on marine science.
Achievements
Shailee Desai has contributed to various research projects throughout her academic career. At the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), where she has been an intern since 2021, she has been involved in climate risk and resiliency analysis projects. Her research interests center on Nature-Based Solutions for Adaptation to Sea Level Rise, reflecting her commitment to addressing environmental challenges.
Internship Experience
Shailee Desai has accumulated substantial internship experience across different organizations. She interned at the Charles River Watershed Association as a Geographic Information Systems Intern in 2020. Prior to that, she worked as a Summer Research Intern at Helmuth Lab and as a Graduate Research Student at Scyphers Lab, both at Northeastern University. Her internships have provided her with practical skills in research and data analysis.