Role Models in Science and Engineering: Swati Vilas Pol

Celebrating another Role Model in Science & Engineering Achievement!

Noted Materials Science Researcher Swati Vilas Pol is creating a new green technology that converts plastic bags and plastic bottles into carbon waste material for a wide range of uses -- from water purification to powering electronic devices. Awesome!

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