Upasha Sharma
@upashasharma
Specialist STEM editor and environmental/chemical engineer improving clarity and impact in scientific content.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Specialist STEM Editor and Environmental/Chemical Engineer with five years of professional scientific editing experience at Cactus Communications, focused on enhancing clarity, accuracy and impact in scientific manuscripts and communications. I blend technical expertise in environmental and chemical engineering with strong academic writing, SEO understanding and interviewing skills to make complex research accessible to varied audiences.
My background includes a Master's in Environmental Science and a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, plus experience as a production engineer and work on AI evaluation projects to improve side-by-side response quality. I am committed to continuous learning—holding certifications in scientific writing and AI-related editor training—and I deliver precise, audience-aware editorial solutions that support research visibility and integrity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CCSpecialist STEM Editor
Cactus Communications
Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)
Edit and improve clarity and impact of STEM and environmental manuscripts, ensuring publication-ready scientific documents and adherence to journal standards; contributed to large-scale AI training evaluation projects.
SOAI response evaluator
SoulAI
Apr 2025 - May 2025 (1 month)
Worked on a large-scale AI training project for a major client to evaluate the suitability of side-by-side responses based on pre-defined criteria, thereby contributing directly to next-gen AI revolution.
Production Engineer
Meghalaya Bitchem Private Limited
Feb 2019 - Sep 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Oversaw production operations and process improvements in chemical manufacturing, maintaining quality control and supporting plant productivity over a 1 year 8 month period.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Law University, Delhi
Postgraduate Diploma, Environmental Law and Policy
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy with focus on environmental regulations and policy frameworks.
NDNational Institute of Technology Durgapur
Master's degree, Environmental Science
Earned a Master's degree in Environmental Science with coursework and research in environmental systems and modelling.
Assam Engineering College
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
2009 - 2013
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering covering core chemical engineering principles and practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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