
Last updated: 2 June 2025
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.