Shini Somara
Shini is a passionate communicator in the world of science, technology and engineering, effortlessly transforming the complex world of cutting edge science and emerging technology into fascinating television. After completing her first degree in mechanical engineering she spent 4 years working full time as a mechanical engineer, whilst working on her doctoral thesis, completing her PhD in engineering at the age of 25. It was during this time, inspired by the latest science and technology developments, that Shini decided to try her hand at TV presenting, wanting to share and enthuse others with her findings.
Shini is currently travelling to all corners of the globe filming No Kitchen Required for BBC America. The show is a unique hybrid of travel, adventure and cookery, celebrating the diversity of communities across the world. Shini is the show's host and as well as keeping the 3 chefs in check she has been immersing herself into the communities they are visiting getting to know through experience their history, customs and most of all how they enjoy food. Shini also co presents The Health Show on BBC World News. This 26 part series covers the most important and dramatic health stories from around the world including family planning in Nigeria, rapid disease testing in Singapore, using larvicide to prevent malaria and ultrasound surgery. Shini’s ability to translate scientific theory into entertaining, interesting and digestible formats has given her the opportunity to contribute to various programmes including The One Show, Watchdog, Inside Out London and Something for the Weekend.
Behind the camera, Shini is still involved in various engineering projects, but also has a number of other achievements including a degree in classical ballet from the Royal Academy of Dance, a qualification in aerobics instruction and yet she's still found time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and dabble in the world of fashion as a model.
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