Dr Baljit Kaur Thatti (née Ghatora)

About

My research on ophthalmic materials and analytical techniques applied in the analysis of materials gained first prize in the Annual Materials, Minerals and Mining conference, and was also displayed at the Houses of Parliament.  I have strong industrial links that help feed into research informed teaching and help collaborate with research grant applications.  I am a futuristic diverse leader that has achieved certificate of the ILM "Different leaders Executive Development Programme" and has taken part in the StellarHE leadership programme.

I have established, led and maintained active research programmes in the interdisciplinary field of medical devices and the application of analytical science to Forensics/criminology.  I am a Bond Solon trained expert witness.

Research grants include:

  • Royal Society of Chemistry researcher mobility and early career research grants to the value of £5000.00
  • £130,000 Innovate UK grant 

I am equally passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists and have led on university wide initiatives for outreach programmes as well as being engaged in creating an inclusive environment in chemistry and related subjects.  These initiatives have led to some of the following grants:

  • RSC missing elements grant (£97,000)
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion grant "Supporting inclusion and encouraging diversity in Chemistry - where do you see yourself?: £2500
  • Royal Society Partnership grant: £2000
  • RSC outreach grant for a "Chemistry & Art collaboration": £2500

I have gained experience in applying and providing supporting documents for accreditation of degrees, as well as validation of internal and external programmes.  I was responsible for setting up and managing the departments personal tutor system and was awarded the Student Led Personal Tutor of The Year award in 2016.  I am an ambassador of equality and diversity and have nationally assessed Athena SWAN applications as well as National Panel Chair for Race Equality Charter.

Academic responsibilities

Head of Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Associate Professor in Analytical & Forensic Chemistry

Qualifications

  • PhD Analytical Chemistry & Materials Science
  • BSc Pharmaceutical Science
  • Senior Fellow of Advance HE
  • Bond Solon trained expert witness

Teaching and learning

Research

Professional practice, knowledge exchange and impact

Leadership and management

Videos of my work