Gangotri supports the technology commercialization efforts of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. She evaluates the commercial potential ion of new inventions, determines a strategy for seeking IP protection, markets the technology to prospective companies, negotiates various agreements and helps to establish relationships between industry and Penn researchers. Gangotri has a PhD in Chemistry and taught undergraduate chemistry prior to her role as a technology transfer professional. She enjoys reading and is currently an active member of PCI’s book club.