Rohan Ranasinghe

Rohan Ranasinghe is a Lecturer at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with Sidney Sussex College, where he serves as Admissions Director and Director of Studies since 2015. His research bridges biological chemistry and life sciences, focusing on RNA modifications in antibiotic-resistant bacteria, cancer biomarkers using microfluidic droplets, and protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

• University: University of Cambridge
• Academic Rank: Lecturer

His research employs single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy and DNA/RNA probe synthesis to address diagnostic challenges. He emphasizes small-group teaching, fostering critical thinking through Socratic questioning. His supervised undergraduate projects have led to Nature Communications publications and student accolades. Current work explores tau and amyloid-beta aggregation dynamics via super-resolution imaging, with implications for neurodegenerative therapies.