Radhika Naik

http://www.radhika-naik.info/

naik.radhika [at] gmail.com

 

HIGHLIGHTS

·         Science communicator via print and electronic media.

·         Science communications consultant at Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd.

·         Professional and educational background in scientific research, specifically chemistry and radiochemistry.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

·         Science communicator

• Currently a part-time consultant at the Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd.
• Currently writing a monthly column, Ras-aasvaad, in the Chaturang supplement of the leading Marathi daily Lokasatta on the occasion of International Year of Chemistry (2011).
• Written numerous articles in the daily Lokasatta to convey scientific knowledge to laypersons.
• Written numerous articles in monthly publication, Patrika, by Marathi Vidnyaan Parishad (MVP), Mumbai, India.
• Written scripts for radio episodes for various series related to science.
• Publicity officer for National Centre for Science Communicators (NCSC), India.
• Coordinator for the Certificate Course in Science Journalism organised by the National Centre for Science Communicators (NCSC), India.
• Actively involved with Marathi Vidnyaan Parishad, a coalition of science communicators in Marathi language.

·         Author and editor

Watchful eyes, thoughtful mind (2008-Present)

सांगण्यासारखे काही (2010-Present)

• Researching various media, both electronic and print, for interesting developments in science, technology, eco-conservation and humanitarian efforts that would influence Earth and humanity significantly.
• Proficient in presenting complex ideas in easy to understand language via original, insightful commentary.
• Capable of out-of-the-box thinking and willing to present and explain it to readers.

·         Post-doctoral research fellow

Institute of Materials Engineering, ANSTO, Australia (2007-2010)

• Designing and carrying out radiotracer assays to assess the structure - function relationship of novel materials for medical, industrial and environmental applications.
• Writing/creating scientific publications and presentations showcasing the outcomes of research.

 

EDUCATION

·         PhD, Nuclear Chemistry, Oregon State University, USA, 2007

·         MSc, Inorganic Chemistry, Mumbai University, India, 2002

·         BSc, Chemistry, Mumbai University, India, 2000

 

 

 

RELEVANT CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

·         Interviewed various Changents to promote their unique efforts towards betterment of humanity and Earth and wrote a series of blog posts featuring them on Watchful eyes, thoughtful mind (2010).

·         Won the UPrinting Kiva blogathon organised to promote Kiva.org micro-financing for entrepreneurs in developing countries (2010).

·         Wrote a well researched and informative series of blog posts raising awareness about the Replanting The Rainforest (RTR09) campaign initiated by Eco Preservation Society (2008).

·         Authored the narration script for and conceptualised videos showcasing various cultural, societal and historical aspects of India (2006).

·         Received David P. Shoemaker Memorial Fellowship (2005-2006) and the Benedict award (2004-2005) for scientific excellence from the Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University.

 

MEMBERSHIPS / CONTRIBUTIONS

·         Marathi Vidnyaan Parishad (2010-Present)

·         National Centre for Science Communicators (2010-Present)

·         Kiva.org microfinancing (2010-Present)

·         Asha for education (2006 Present)

·         Indian Association of Nuclear Chemists and Allied Scientists (2006 Present)

·         American Nuclear Society (2006-2010)

·         Radiochemistry Society (2006-2010)

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

·         Experienced in using MS Office suite, Web2.0 and social media for content production, promotion and awareness campaigns.