Name: Trisha Biswas
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Class of 2026
Hometown: New Delhi, India

Internship Company: Syensqo
Job Title: Research Process Engineering Intern
How did you find your internship?
Career Fair organized by the University of Pennsylvania

Tell us about your internship!
This summer, I interned at Syensqo within the Technology Center, where I focused on analyzing Nanofiltration data to optimize salt removal from product formulations while preserving the integrity of active ingredients. Additionally, I contributed to developing Standard Operating Procedures for critical lab and pilot-scale equipment, helping to streamline operations and ensure process consistency. These projects deepened my understanding of mass and fluid transfer operations as well as solids characterization. Beyond the technical scope, the internship offered valuable exposure to cross-functional collaboration, allowing me to gain a broader perspective on how various departments integrate their efforts in product development and manufacturing. Overall, this experience has strengthened my technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and understanding of industrial and research processes, while also enhancing my interdisciplinary collaboration and professional communication skills in a real-world setting.

How your Master’s in CBE has helped prepare you?:
The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Master’s program at UPenn has been deeply impactful, refining both technical expertise and professional perspective. Courses such as Transport Processes, Thermodynamics, and Reaction Kinetics have provided a robust foundation, enabling analysis and troubleshooting of complex process operations. The knowledge gained in these classes directly enhances the understanding of the challenges and innovations encountered at the Syensqo research and innovation center, deepening the appreciation for the real-world application of core engineering principles.