Myra Ruth Allen

Myra Ruth Allen is an experienced Enzyme Production Technician at Samsara Eco since August 2023, previously serving as a Laboratory Demonstrator at UNSW Canberra from March 2020 to August 2023. Prior to this, Myra held the position of Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines from June 2013 to August 2018, where experiential learning was applied for over 500 students in Materials Engineering courses and twelve undergraduate students were mentored during their research in Green and Functional, Polymeric and Composite Materials. Myra also led a research team on a project exploring alternatives to carbon black in motorcycle tires, co-authoring publications and presenting at conferences. As the Materials Engineering Program Coordinator, Myra directed the development of a four-year BS Materials Engineering curriculum with faculty oversight. Myra holds a PhD in Physics from UNSW (2018-2022), a Master’s Degree in Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering from the University of the Philippines (2010-2013), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Engineering from the University of the Philippines (2005-2010).