Do whatever you can to fulfill your dreams. Do not limit yourself when it comes to achieving your goals. And as Drake says, “Smile and let everyone know that today, you are a lot stronger than you were yesterday.”
My interest in engineering and science dates back to my childhood. I have always excelled in sciences and received numerous science awards in junior high school. My main fascination with science was tied to my curiosity about how things work. I was keen to see the facts, especially about instruments. The person who inspired me to choose science as a career is my father— he is a doctor, and he motivates me to understand the reason behind any incident. I completed my degree in electronics and earned my PhD by applying silicon photonics in biosensing applications to help in the early and accurate detection of diseases, with my PhD titled “Modelling and design of silicon optical waveguides for biosensor applications.”
I have been working as a researcher in silicon photonics and their applications in biosensing for the last five or so years. Previously, I worked as an assistant professor in electronics and communication engineering. I joined as an assistant professor under the National Implementation Project Unit (NPIU) to teach the technical undergraduate students in remote and rural areas of India.
I have faced many obstacles during my career, mainly from society. Luckily, my family members—especially my parents—are very supportive. I overcame those barriers because of my strong determination toward my goals and the support of my family.
Extracurricular activities have helped me keep an open mind and gain valuable experiences. My abilities in terms of organizing, communication skills, and working in a team, have been strengthened through my role as a volunteer for conferences and webinars at my workplaces. I feel enjoyment by participating in sports: I have taken part in many sports competitions and won several awards. I have also earned a blue belt in karate. I value these activities as they allow me to realize the importance of working in a team, being a good leader, and having self-confidence.
Rukmani Singh
Postdoctoral researcher at the Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2) in Barcelona, Spain
Born in India / Resides in Spain
Educational Background: B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Sri Ramswaroop Memorial College of Engineering and Management, Lucknow, India; M.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and PhD in Electronics Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India
