First woman Distinguished Scientist to head Business Development Group at CSIR
PERSON IN NEWS- Dr. Shailaja Donempudi
Position: Distinguished Scientist (DS), Head of Business Development Group (BDG), CSIR Headquarters, New Delhi
Significance: First woman in the eight-decade history of CSIR to be designated as Distinguished Scientist to head BDG
Background:
- Former scientist at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT)
- Joined CSIR-IICT in 1993
- Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from Osmania University
- MSc and M.Phil from University of Hyderabad
Contributions: Over 28 years of work in polymer synthesis, characterisation, technology development
Location: Telangana / New Delhi
Relevance for UPSC: Gender representation in science, leadership in Indian scientific institutions, CSIR history and administration, polymer research and technology development.
Updated - April 30, 2025 12:57 pm | The Hindu
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