BE(Chem)/PharmSci Third Year Exhibition

This award is proudly supported by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Taisiya (Taya) Minin

Taya Minin is a fourth-year Pharmaceutical Science and Chemical Engineering student at Monash University. Guided by a strong work ethic and collaborative approach, she is passionate about applying engineering principles to pharmaceutical challenges, and is motivated by opportunities to contribute to innovation that improves real-world health outcomes.

Taya recently completed an internship with the R&D department at NBC, an Australian cosmetic contract manufacturer. In this role, she helped improve internal data management systems by condensing and automating key processes, while evaluating raw material and formulation documentation against regulatory certification requirements. This experience strengthened her understanding of product development, compliance and how streamlined processes support industry-based research and manufacturing.

Taya also excelled in the 2025 Monash University Cosmetic Expo, where she contributed to the development of a baby skincare range designed to address common skin concerns, such as eczema and dermatitis. Building on these experiences, her interests lie in biopharmaceutical process engineering, particularly in vaccine/ mRNA manufacturing pipelines in Australia and novel drug delivery systems.

Looking ahead, Taya plans on further developing her skills through Monash’s local and international learning opportunities, including the Monash mRNA Workforce Training Centre and exposure to broader Indo-Pacific pharmaceutical and chemical engineering sectors.

"I am grateful for this recognition and excited to keep building my skills in pharmaceutical and chemical engineering."