b'Dr Shini Somara Mechanical Engineer, Presenter & Media BroadcasterEngineers are passionate about finding solutions and Dr. Shini Somara is no exception.She qualified as a Mechanical Engineer and Fluid Dynamicist early in her career, and her thirst for knowledge and curiosity sent her traveling around the globe discovering cutting-edge science, technology and innovation.Shini translates what she finds into inspiring and engaging television for all ages, and is a spirited advocate for the fascinating work in pushing the boundaries of scientific and technological progress.Dr. Shini Somara translates cutting-edge science intoConcerned with the lack of women in STEM subjects, warm-hearted and engaging television.She has alwaysShini has also launched a weekly podcast called Scilence enjoyed demystifying the secrets behind pioneeringin 2018, which features many of the female scientists she technology and innovation.Her work can be seen on ahas met throughout her career.Scilence provides a safe variety of television networks including The BBC, BBCplace for women to share their experiences and wisdom World News, BBC America, Sky and Discovery and PBSin navigating careers in traditionally male-dominated Digital Studios.Shini is now based in London, where sheindustries.During her speech at the United Nations in produces and reports for CGTN Europe.Between 2013- February 2017 for Women and Girls in Science day, 2016, Shini hosted TechKnow for Al Jazeera AmericaShini highlighted the importance of role-models and from Los Angeles.is an Imperial College Mentor for female students in Shinis fascination for innovation is insatiable and diverse.engineering.She has reported on subjects including Dark Matter Detection, Quantum Computing, Climate Change, and Nuclear Fusion.Shini feels most comfortable putting herself in the middle of an experiment or interacting with the technology to provide a far more effective explanation, as seen on explainer videos for Dyson and The Okay, but How Show for Sprint Telecom Business.Shini hosted Crash Course: Physics (2016) and Crash Course: Engineering (2018) for PBS Digital.She is passionate about enthusing people into STEM.Shini began her career as a mechanical engineer from Brunel University (London), completing a Bachelors of Engineering (BEng(Hons)) and then an Engineering Doctorate (EngD). Shini specialised in Fluid Dynamics, where algorithms and computers simulate how gases and liquids flow. This expertise enables engineers to better design aircraft wings and Formula1 cars for example.#eandtinnovationawards 3'