Dr Reshma Rao wins Asian Women of Achievement Award

Dr Reshma Rao has been recognised in the Asian Women of Achievement Awards.

The Asian Women of Achievement Awards spotlight the extraordinary achievements of Asian women across the UK. The awards ceremony has 13 categories, with awardees being recognised in business, the arts, media, sport and social and humanitarian work.

Success in Science

The Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2023 were held on Thursday 8 June at the Hilton London Bankside.

It is an honour to receive this award. I hope I can use the Women of the Future platform to encourage and celebrate the contributions of women of colour in science Dr Reshma Rao

Dr Rao was recognised at the awards ceremony, winning the Science category. She is a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow in the Department of Materials and her research aims to develop catalytic materials for splitting water – a first crucial step in creating green hydrogen fuels. 

Using spectroscopic techniques, Dr Rao investigates the molecular details of the water-splitting reactions on various materials. Using this information to determine which steps limit the efficiency of such reactions in a range of conditions could lead to new ways to improve the activity, stability, and selectivity of materials for green hydrogen production from contaminated or low-grade water.

On receiving the award, Dr Rao said: 

"It is an honour to receive this award. I hope I can use the Women of the Future platform to encourage and celebrate the contributions of women of colour in science!"

Inspiring the next generation

Dr Rao will be invited to join and engage in opportunities through the Women of the Future Network and Women of the Future Ambassadors Programme, as well as acting as an ambassador for future the school initiatives.