Shreya Basu

Shreya Basu

Undergraduate Student Researcher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Co-founder & Executive Director at Sentient Animals Vietnam

  • Education

    • Imperial College London

      2017 - 2021
      Master of Engineering - MEng Mechanical Engineering
    • UWC South East Asia

      2015 - 2017
      International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
  • Experience

    • Imperial College London

      Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
      Undergraduate Student Researcher

      Rolls-Royce Nuclear Modelling Group - Studied existing literature, researched, and co-wrote a report on improving the velocity predictions of a particular type of turbulence model (RANS) for turbulent thermal mixing in a pipe T-junction.

    • E.quinox

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2021

      Managed a team of 7 engineering students to design the second prototype of an off-grid washing machine project for rural Rwanda that was piloted in Summer 2019. Worked in a team of 4 to design, build and test a prototype of a simple, energy-efficient washing machine with low water use to implement in rural areas of Rwanda to alleviate time poverty caused by hand-washing clothes.

      • Vice Chair - Information & Training

        Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
      • Project Manager

        Jul 2019 - Aug 2020
      • Summer Project Engineer

        Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
    • Imperial College London

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Course Development Intern

      Collaborated with the Year 2 Design & Manufacture lecturer to introduce sustainability into the course. Researched and formulated a 1-hour lecture and tutorial on environmentally sustainable design principles, focusing on manufacturing and product life-cycle considerations.

    • Strive Math (YC S21)

      Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
      Graphic/UX Designer
    • Aplos Machines

      Mar 2022 - Mar 2024
      Mechanical Engineer
    • Welfare Matters

      May 2024 - Dec 2024

      - Completed the Southeast Asia Farmed Animal Welfare Fellowship (SEAFAWF)- Learnt about the key animal welfare concerns within animal agriculture in the SEA region as well as the intersections between animal welfare, public health and the environment.- Explored different pathways to change including corporate engagement, producer engagement, policy advocacy and public awareness.

      • Incubatee

        Sept 2024 - Dec 2024
      • Fellow

        May 2024 - Sept 2024
    • Sentient Animals Vietnam

      Jan 2025 - now
      Co-Founder & Executive Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Introductory Effective Altruism Program

      Effective Altruism Virtual Programs
      Nov 2023
    • Southeast Asia Farmed Animal Welfare Fellowship - Regional 2024

      Welfare Matters
      Sept 2024
    • The Protein Transition: The science behind alternative proteins

      The Good Food Institute
      Dec 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Junior Sports Leadership Award

      Sports Leaders UK
      Jan 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Graphic Design Volunteer

      Issued by Effective Animal Advocacy Australia on Dec 2024
      Effective Animal Advocacy AustraliaAssociated with Shreya Basu
    • Charity Coordinator - Imperial College Hindu Society

      Issued by National Hindu Students'​ Forum (UK) on Jun 2019
      National Hindu Students'​ Forum (UK)Associated with Shreya Basu