Shanthi Murali, PhD, Pmp
About Shanthi Murali, PhD, Pmp
Shanthi Murali, PhD, PMP, is the Director at UnitedLex with a background in Materials Science and Engineering, and Chemical Engineering.
Current Role at UnitedLex
Shanthi Murali holds the position of Director at UnitedLex, a role she has been in since 2021. In this capacity, she leads initiatives within the organization, particularly focusing on the semiconductor vertical, which she previously established at iRunway. This vertical has been significant in generating revenue exceeding $7 million.
Education and Academic Background
Shanthi Murali pursued her education in engineering, beginning with a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Anna University from 2002 to 2006. She then completed a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering at Auburn University from 2006 to 2008. Following this, she became a PhD candidate in Materials Science and Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, where she studied from 2008 to 2012.
Professional Experience
Shanthi Murali has extensive experience in various roles within the technology and academic sectors. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Auburn University and The University of Texas at Austin, contributing to research from 2006 to 2012. She also held positions at iRunway as a Technology Specialist and Consultant from 2013 to 2016 and served as a Senior Consultant at UnitedLex from 2014 to 2020. Additionally, she interned at Intel Corporation in 2012.
Research Contributions and Publications
Shanthi Murali has made significant contributions to scientific literature, authoring or co-authoring over 18 publications in prestigious journals, including Science. Her work has garnered more than 20,000 citations according to Google Scholar. She is also an inventor on five US patents and WO applications, reflecting her innovative contributions to her field.
Peer Review and Editorial Work
In addition to her research and professional roles, Shanthi Murali has served as a reviewer for several scientific journals, including Carbon, Materials Chemistry and Physics, and Nanoscale. This involvement highlights her expertise and recognition within the scientific community.