Her Story
About Raiya
Raiya Ebini is an experimental physicist and engineer specializing in optics and the design of instrumentations for monitoring air pollution. She earned her bachelor degree in physics and completed her PhD in physics, focusing on Matter Physics, at Kansas State University in 2019. With seven years of experience as a scientist following her graduation and two years in her current role as an engineer, her expertise spans studying complex systems and creating optical instrumentations and systems. After her PhD, she pursued postdocs to design novel optical designs before joining a company to develop integrated light scattering instruments that measure air pollution. Raiya is a member of the American Aerosol Science Association. She attributes her success to her parents who raised her to be curious, her advisors who guided her, her own hard work, the American education system that accepted her as an international student, and the grace of God. She values respect, tolerance, and intellectual curiosity, particularly as a woman in science and engineering from different cultures.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Raiya
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my parents who raised us to be curious, my advisors who guided me, my own hard work, the American education system that accepted me as an international student, and the grace of God.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
One professor told me you need to finish your PhD.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be confident, be strong. Don't mind if you don't know something. Be confident of your learning skill. Perseverance is important in success.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
In technology, there's always a challenge of new things, new demands. The updates, the renewal. Things are changing rapidly, so keep on top of your toes.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Respect, tolerance, and intellectual curiosity. Especially important as a woman in science and engineering from different cultures.
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