Nirusha Thavarajah

Nirusha Thavarajah is an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on Biological Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. She is affiliated with the University of Toronto's Chemistry department and can be contacted via email at nirusha.thavarajah@utoronto.ca. Her professional profile is available at https://www.chemistry.utoronto.ca/people/directories/all-faculty/nirusha-thavarajah.

Nirusha Thavarajah is a researcher in Chemistry with a focus on interdisciplinary work bridging chemical sciences and sustainability. Her research explores the synthesis of hydrogels from natural sources such as pomegranate peel and grapefruit peel for the remediation of heavy metals from water. She also investigates the development of electrochemical sensors for monitoring UV-induced DNA damage and the application of electrochemical methods in environmental monitoring. Additionally, she engages in interdisciplinary projects that integrate science and management education to address global challenges such as sustainable development and environmental sustainability. Her work emphasizes the use of green chemistry principles and sustainable materials for environmental remediation and education.