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Manju Misra who is a professor of the University of Guelph’s has been featured in Women’s Executive Networks (WXN) Most Powerful Women- Top 100 for the year 2020.
Manju Misra who is originally from Odisha was selected in the Manulife Science and Technology Award category. She also holds a joint appointment in U of G’s School of Engineering and Department of Plant Agriculture and leads its Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre (BDDC), whose manufactured materials are used as substitutes for conventional plastics in a variety of products, including the automotive sector.
Misra also is a world leader in the development of novel bio-based composites and nanocomposites made from agricultural and forestry resources. She first started her career as a lecturer of Chemistry at Utkal University in Bhubaneswar.
As per the report, the award- ‘Most Powerful Women- Top 100’ recognizes the outstanding women across Canada who advocate for workforce diversity and inspire tomorrow’s leaders.
In a quote on ‘The University of Guelph’s Website’ Misra quoted- “By this recognition, I have received, may many younger women be encouraged not only to seek higher education but to pursue studies in science and engineering disciplines to make their own passionate contribution to a better world.”
She further said- “My story shows how an immigrant scientist can advance and contribute. Canada is providing more and more opportunity for us women to use our critical thinking skills to solve problems and make discoveries that can benefit people all over the world.”
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