Jyoti Kotecha

Jyoti began her research career as an analytical chemist with the Laboratory of the Government Chemist in the United Kingdom. She has over 21 years of expertise in developing national and international academic research centres and institutes, implementing strategic and operational plans, and building strategic collaborations to support knowledge mobilization. She has led phase three clinical trials and developed a portfolio of mixed method research programs in health science and education. As the Managing Director, she develops and implements the Institute's strategic and operation plan, is the first point of contact for collaboration enquiries, supports equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, and works with researchers to manage large funding applications and research programs.