Azra Sourjah

Currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at RMIT University, contributing to the development of next-generation supercapacitor systems for dynamic wireless charging of electric heavy-duty vehicles. Working in close collaboration with industry partners, the role bridges academic research and commercial impact — with a focus on electrochemical analysis, materials optimization, and energy storage innovation. With a strong foundation in materials chemistry and over three years of experience across both academia and industry, my expertise spans electrolyte design, battery materials, and advanced analytical techniques. During my PhD at Deakin University (Institute for Frontier Materials), I developed novel ionic liquids and organic ionic plastic crystals for safer lithium-metal batteries. Prior to that, I worked as a Quality Assurance Analyst at GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, and as an R&D trainee at the Industrial Technology Institute in Sri Lanka. Proud to be a woman in STEM, I’m passionate about science that creates real-world solutions. Always open to collaboration, mentoring, and meaningful conversations