About
Satheesh Krishnamurthy is a Professor and Director of the Surrey Ion Beam Centre at the University of Surrey, part of the Advanced Technology Institute. His research focuses on functionalizing advanced nanomaterials for applications in alternative energy, multifunctional nanocomposites, and environmental sustainability. He leads the UK National Ion Beam Centre, which specializes in interdisciplinary research using ion implantation, irradiation, and analysis for fields ranging from 2D materials to biomedical applications.
Key research projects include the 'Waste2fresh' initiative addressing water-intensive textile manufacturing and collaborations with institutions like the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore. He holds prestigious awards such as Fellowships from the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM).
His work emphasizes socially impactful innovation, including early lung cancer detection via carbon nanoparticle sensors and advancing semiconductor technology. The Ion Beam Centre's state-of-the-art facilities, such as a mega-volt implanter, support both academic and industrial research growth in the South East region.
