Shini Somara

Shini Somara
Born
Shini Somarathne

(1979-07-30) July 30, 1979 (age 45)
NationalityBritish
EducationHenrietta Barnett School
Alma materBrunel University
Known forFluid dynamics, promoting women in STEM, children’s books, science education and reporting
Scientific career
FieldsAuthor, broadcaster and producer
ThesisDynamic thermal modelling using CFD (2003)

Shini Somara (born Shini Somarathne; July 30, 1979) is a British mechanical engineer, media broadcaster, producer and author. She has presented TechKnow on Al Jazeera America and reporting for various BBC shows including The Health Show. She has also hosted two educational series of physics and engineering videos on the Crash Course YouTube channel for PBS Digital Studios. She has been a presenter on BBC America, Sky Atlantic, BBC1, BBC2, and PBS.