Krutika Patidar

A PhD candidate in chemical engineering at University at Buffalo (UB), Buffalo, NY who is interested in exploring existing and new mathematical modeling approaches for biochemical and biological systems. She has also worked on advanced data-driven techniques to predict outcomes in the field of materials chemistry. Currently, a member of the board of the graduate society of women engineers (UB), a peer mentor to first year engineering students, and former STEM youth mentor volunteer for diversity and outreach programs at SUNY Buffalo. She enjoys gardening, badminton, and canvas painting in her free time.