Sunny is a scientist, journalist, editor, expert in technical communication, and author of Explaining the Future: How to Research, Analyze, and Report on Emerging Technologies (Oxford University Press, 2019). Having taught previously at UC Berkeley (1999) and Imperial College London (2001-2013) she currently teaches at UCL, where she has developed a programme to teach technical argument, writing, presentation, and professional skills to undergraduates and postgraduates across the Engineering and Science faculties, as well as specialist modules in technical journalism. She is the founder and Editorial Director of Engineering Inspiration (ENGins), and the founder of Form & Content Media: a company that specializes in creating and curating readable content about science and technology for institutional clients.

Sunny is currently researching a book on neuromorphic engineering, in collaboration with Professor Ralph Etienne-Cummings of Johns Hopkins University. Her other research interests stem from her teaching in the areas of research, analysis, and communication in emerging technologies. More information on her work is available via her website at http://www.sunnybains.com.