About
Dr Zari Tehrani holds a BSc, MSc, MBL, Mres, PhD in Nanotechnology and MRSC. Over the span of her career, she has amassed a broad network of industrial and academic collaborators and has been a driver for innovation in her projects, namely, developing the world’s first graphene biosensor and developing the world’s first all-printed rechargeable thin film battery.
As part of her Sêr Cymru Senior Research Fellowship, awarded in 2017, she led and drove her own research in printable platform sensor for applications in environmental, food, and medical industries.
Most recently, as a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering and Senior Industrial Fellow with the Royal Academy of Engineering, she has sought out a new challenge - the development of Gel Electrolyte Polymers for use in high scale sodium-ion batteries in conjunction with industrial partners. By coupling extensive experience in printable electronic devices, polymer chemistry and electrochemistry with 17 years of experience in surface characterisation and chemistry, she will be working on unlocking key technology driving the electric revolution. Her track record is a testament to her adaptability and ability to navigate different scientific fields with success.
Zari was selected to be part of the award-winning Welsh Crucible programme in 2023, working on personal, professional and leadership development for future research leaders of Wales.