 | A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. (November 2020) |
Shini Somara | |
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| Born | Shini Somarathne July 30, 1979 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Henrietta Barnett School |
| Alma mater | Brunel University |
| Known for | Fluid dynamics, promoting women in STEM, children’s books, science education and reporting |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Author, broadcaster and producer |
| Thesis | Dynamic 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.