Summary
Lavanya Balasubramanian did her MSc in Robotics from Sheffield University and currently works as a project assistant (Robotics), ASTUTE 2020, at Swansea University
Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Electronics are some of the fields from which it’s possible to shift to Robotics
Women in STEM Scholarship offered by British Council can be helpful for women willing to explore their opportunities in the STEM field
An alumnus of Sheffield University, Lavanya Balasubramanian knows what it takes to be part of a future where advanced, sustainable technologies involving robots would revolutionise work in different industries.
In a Zoom chat with Edugraph, Lavanya shared her experience of transitioning from Electronics and Communications to Robotics during her postgraduate studies overseas and her work as an project assistant at Swansea University.
Edugraph: What sparked your interest in Robotics?
Lavanya: I have been fascinated by robots since I was a kid. Back then, I didn’t know much about the discipline. It’s only at the end of my BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering that I developed an interest in Robotics, primarily because of its application in a variety of sectors. That’s when I decided to pursue Robotics.
Would you like to tell us something about your academic journey from India to the UK?
Lavanya: I studied at CSI Jessie Moses School in Chennai and after that went on to pursue a BTech course in Electronics and Communication Engineering from SRM University Ramapuram. Then my interest in Robotics propelled me to the UK. I did my master’s course in Robotics from Sheffield University and am currently working at Swansea University.
Why did you choose Sheffield for your master’s course?
Lavanya: When I first decided to do my postgraduation in the UK, I approached a lot of people to learn more about the opportunities available. Everybody told me that Sheffield University was an amazing place for students. Another reason to choose the university was its highest quality of research. I felt my opportunities would increase if I learned the subject from the best teachers and used the best research facilities.
You arrived at Sheffield University through a Woman in STEM Scholarship offered by the British Council. Can you tell us more about this scholarship and who can apply for it?
Lavanya: As part of its 70th anniversary in India, the British Council in 2018 sponsored the tuition fees of 100 girls who got an offer from …….