Aneesh Vincent Veluthandath

Dr. Aneesh Vincent Veluthandath is a Research Fellow at the Integrated Photonic Devices Lab, Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), University of Southampton since December 2019. His research focuses on developing low-cost photonic platforms for biomedical diagnostics, including rapid diagnosis of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome using mid-infrared and Raman spectroscopy. He also investigates high-Q microcavities for applications in lasing and nonlinear signal conversion, as well as rolled-up microcavities and photonic-plasmonic hybrid resonators. Previously, he held postdoctoral positions at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and IFW Institute for Integrative Nanosciences in Dresden, Germany.

He earned his PhD in Physics from IIT Madras in 2018, where his doctoral work explored whispering gallery modes (WGMs) of microspheres on quantum dots and 2D semiconductors, along with inventing a method for self-assembling polymer micro-bottle resonators. His current projects emphasize integrating experimental systems and machine learning to enhance diagnostic accuracy and device versatility.

Research interests include photonics, spectroscopic techniques (mid-IR, Raman, FTIR), microcavity design, nanomedicine, and biomedical applications. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects linking optics, materials science, and healthcare technology.

Publications

Recent work highlights advancements in vibrational spectroscopy, exosome analysis, and microcavity-based sensing systems, with contributions to conferences and journals like Analytical Chemistry and Talanta. His research addresses challenges in biomarker quantification, atmospheric interference correction, and sub-wavelength photonic structures.

Scientific Awards

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Advising and Grants

Currently supervising Eleanor Louisa Osborne in her PhD studies at the ORC. No specific grants are detailed here, but his work aligns with broader research initiatives in biomedical photonics.

Labs and Teams

Primary affiliation with the Integrated Photonic Devices Lab at the ORC, University of Southampton. Collaborates across teams specializing in nanophotonics, spectroscopy, and biomedical engineering.