We are proud to share that Dr. Tahira Pirzada, Research Associate in the Khan Group and co-founder of Soteria Formulations, was recently featured by NC State’s Office of Research and Innovation in an article celebrating women researchers who have launched successful startups.
In recognition of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, the article highlights four inspiring Wolfpack women who are transforming university research into real-world impact. Tahira shares her path from postdoctoral researcher to startup founder, and her efforts to create biodegradable, plastic-free crop protection technologies through Soteria Formulations.
Read the full story here:
🔗 Meet Four Wolfpack Women Who’ve Launched Research-based Startups
Congratulations, Tahira. We are excited to celebrate your continued success in sustainable innovation.

