Ashok Keerthi

Dr. Ashok Keerthi is a Presidential Fellow (Academic) in Materials Chemistry at The University of Manchester, affiliated with the National Graphene Institute. He holds a PhD from the National University of Singapore and an MSc from the University of Hyderabad. His research focuses on nanographenes, 2D materials, nanofabrication, and self-assembly, with applications in energy, advanced materials, and nanofluidics. He has received prestigious awards like the Ramsay Memorial Fellowship (2019) and Researcher of the Year (2020). His work includes groundbreaking studies on angstrom-scale channels, nanofluidic transport, and graphene-based materials. He collaborates widely and contributes to datasets like CCDC crystal structures. Current projects explore nanochannel fabrication, ion transport mechanisms, and energy conversion systems.

Education: PhD (National University of Singapore), MSc (University of Hyderabad).

Research Interests:

• Design and synthesis of nanographenes and 2D materials
• Nanofluidic systems and ion transport
• Self-assembly and supramolecular chemistry
• Applications in energy storage and sensing

Key Contributions: Developed angstrom-scale nanochannels for ion transport, pioneered electric field-mediated unclogging mechanisms, and advanced graphene-based capacitor technologies. His articles highlight innovations in nanofabrication, material characterization, and quantum emission sensing.

Awards:

• Ramsay Memorial Fellowship (2019)
• Researcher of the Year (2020)

Advising and Grants: Supervises PhD students in nanomaterials and energy systems. Engaged in grants related to advanced materials and nanofluidics. Active in professional organizations like the Royal Society of Chemistry and Materials Research Society.

Labs/Teams: Part of the National Graphene Institute, collaborating on 2D materials and nanofluidic platforms. Involved in datasets for crystallographic and material science studies.