Aravind Vijayaraghavan

Professor Aravind Vijayaraghavan is a Professor of Nanomaterials at the School of Materials, The University of Manchester. His research focuses on graphene and 2D materials, with applications in composites, sensors, biomedical engineering, and nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS). He leads the Polymers Composites and Carbon research group and collaborates on projects like the Manchester Bioelectronics Network and the Graphene Doctoral Training Center.

Education: PhD in Materials Science (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2005), M.Eng. (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2002), and B.Tech in Engineering (Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 2000). He held postdoctoral roles at MIT (2019–2020) and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2017–2019).

Research interests include graphene-based composites for energy, biomedical applications, and advanced materials. His work contributes to UN SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). Notable achievements include the Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship (2006) and the Joshua Phillips Award for Innovation in Science Engagement (2013).

Advising: Supervises PhD students in graphene composites, NEMS, and biomedical applications. Collaborates on projects funded by EPSRC, Newton Fellowships, and industry partnerships. His lab develops graphene-enhanced elastomers, aerogels for water purification, and biosensors.

Key impacts include graphene-reinforced sports footwear (in collaboration with Inov-8) and biohybrid hydrogels for tissue engineering. He actively promotes science engagement and open-source instrumentation.