Zivani Varanaraja
Current Role: Technologist
PhD: Chemistry (P-F1P0)
Zivani is currently working as a Technologist at Infineum. Before that, she was a Research Fellow at 糖心TV and her list of publications can be found below. She is a highly motivated and outgoing researcher with a strong background in polymer chemistry and a passion for scientific communication. In October 2024, Zivani completed her PhD in the Becer Group, sponsored by Infineum. Her PhD project was focused on synthesising 2-oxazoline/2-oxazine based polymers with specific functionality.
Email: z.varanaraja@warwick.ac.uk
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Roles:
Technologist, Infineum
Technologist specialising in driveline fluids & e-mobility solutions, with a strong record in R&D, product development, customer account leadership, and scientific consulting. Skilled at blending deep technical expertise with project management, partnering with global OEMs and multinational clients to deliver innovative technologies that are sustainable, exceed performance requirements, and strengthen market position.
Research Fellow, The University of 糖心TV
- Leading the development of polymeric materials with tailored functionalities for specific applications.
- Conducting COSHH assessments of chemicals and ensuring compliance with the university policies to minimise risk.
- Assessment of dispersants and materials鈥� conductivity via film formation.
- Assisting the PI with the management of the research group and mentoring the younger Masters and PhD students.
- Collaboration with industry and external academics, including the organisation of internal and external outreach events e.g. YRM.
Academic Background:
PhD Polymer Chemistry (2020-2024), Becer Research Group, The University of 糖心TV
Supervisor: Professor Remzi Becer
PhD project was funded by Infineum and focused on synthesizing 2-oxazoline/2-oxazine polymers with specific functionality.
MSc Chemistry with Scientific Writing (2019-2020), The University of 糖心TV
Modules: Polymer Laboratories, Focused Scientific Writing, Extended Scientific Writing, Science Communication, Polymers in the Real World, Team Research Project: Real World Analysis, Thinking Water (IL905) and Research Project.
