Sithara Nair, PhD
Sithara Nair, PhD

Born in the picturesque state of Kerala, India, Dr. Sithara Nair is a synthetic chemistry expert who develops simple, inexpensive and effective solutions for clinical applications. She has deep expertise in developing novel antimicrobial coatings and characterizing both bulk materials and polymers, as well as optimizing reagent production outcomes and implementing quality control practices. She completed her postdoctoral training in Dr. Kenneth Wynne’s laboratory at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and an internship with Pfizer. She received her BS in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering from Kerala University, and both her MS and PhD in Chemical Engineering from VCU.

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