Ronak started her PhD at SHU in 2014 in the field of sol-gel chemistry and energy storage. Her PhD was focused on sol-gel fabrication of ionogel electrolytes for double-layer supercapacitors. Following her PhD, Ronak used her background in sol-gel chemistry to enter the field of biomaterials by researching into bioactive glass ceramics for healthcare applications. She is currently part of the iPSpine project which aims to design a novel therapy for chronic lower back pain related to disc degeneration.

This research project is investigating what young people think and feel about experiences they have had with STEM Ambassadors or other STEM enrichment and enhancement activities to inform future development of the initiative.

Collaboration, enquiry, innovation and trust: a professional development programme for experienced & early career teachers of STEM subjects

Informing mathematics education in the future: Analysing national policy and scanning international innovations in mathematics education

Promoting inquiry in university education

Building STEM capability in a Thai context