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Last updated: 2 June 2025

MRes/PhD
CSCT
Academia
First Destination
Academia
Current Role

Current Sector: Academia

Current Company: Monash University

PhD Project Title: Printed cell scaffolds for rapid, robust tox testing of new chemicals – beyond animal testing

Supervisor(s): Professor Bayden Wood (Monash University), Dr Paul De Bank and Professor Karen Edler

External Partner: Monash University

Thulya graduated from the Centre for Materials Science and Technology, University of Mysore, with an M.Tech degree in Materials Science and Technology. During her Master’s studies, she developed two different systems for two different applications: thermogels for delivering stem cells in bone regeneration and nanocellulose based polymeric matrices for wound healing. In her spare time, she likes to read, cook, watch movies and travel.