Riddhi Golwankar

Riddhi was born and raised in Mumbai, India, where she completed my B.Sc. in Chemistry at Bhavan's College and my M.Sc. at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT). After earning a master's degree, Riddhi taught undergraduate organic chemistry, which inspired her to pursue a Ph.D. at the University of Kansas (KU). Under the mentorship of Prof. James Blakemore, Riddhi conducted research in the field of Inorganic Chemistry, focusing on transition metals and f-elements, and graduated with honors in May 2024. Currently, Riddhi is a postdoctoral researcher in the Shoshani lab, focusing on organometallic synthesis, high-pressure reactions, and contributing to the establishment of a new laboratory alongside Manar. Outside the lab, Riddhi enjoys cooking for friends and dancing like nobody’s watching! Looking ahead, Riddhi is excited to continue contributing to advancements in inorganic chemistry.