Ashwin Natarajan

Ashwin Natarajan is a doctoral candidate and researcher at the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (Aalto University). His work focuses on DNA/RNA nanostructures, self-assembly, and advanced microscopy techniques.

• Doctor of Technology (Tekn. toht.), Aalto University (2023)
• Master's in Engineering and Technology, Anna University (2017)

Research spans DNA origami, RNA polyhedra, and nanostructure stability, with applications in biomolecular analysis and transmission electron microscopy. Articles highlight 3D nanofabrication, dynamic DNA systems, and protein-nanoparticle interactions.

Received the NBE Best Paper Award (2022) for advances in DNA origami techniques. Collaborated with institutions including Max-Delbrück-Centrum, University of Würzburg, and INSERM U1184.