Radhakrishna PrabhuView profile
Professor
Professor Radhakrishna Prabhu is a distinguished academic at Robert Gordon University's School of Computing, Engineering & Technology, where he leads the Instrumentation & Sensors Research Group and is affiliated with the Robotics & Autonomous Systems Research Group. With over 20 years of applied research experience, his work spans optical technologies, environmental sensing, and clean energy systems. His research expertise encompasses Optical Materials & Waveguides , Optical Imaging , Optical Security , Subsea Sensing , Optoelectronics , Microscopy , Spectroscopy , Lasers , Fluorescence Instrumentation , Lab-on-a-chips , and Renewable Energy Systems . Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong focus on underwater optical communication systems, microplastic environmental impact studies, and building-integrated photovoltaic technologies. Professor Prabhu's scientific contributions are recognized through his professional affiliations: Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Chartered Engineer (EC-IET) Member of Institute of Physics (IOP) Member of The Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) He currently supervises multiple PhD students across diverse projects including underwater wireless networks, microplastic soil studies, and building-integrated photovoltaics. His active research portfolio includes the 'Portable Luminescent Chemical Compass' project (2025-2027) and 'Reusing Subsea Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure for Bulk Hydrogen Transportation' (2022-2023), demonstrating his commitment to addressing contemporary environmental and technological challenges through innovative research. The Instrumentation & Sensors Research Group under his leadership develops cutting-edge sensing technologies with applications ranging from environmental monitoring to security systems, contributing significantly to Robert Gordon University's research themes in Environment, Energy & Sustainability.








