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Dr. Divagar Murugan serves as Professor and Chair of the Institute of Materials for Electrical Engineering (IWE1) at RWTH Aachen University, Germany, leading research in micro- and nanosystems with emphasis on advanced sensor development. His work bridges electrical engineering, materials science, and biomedical applications through the Walter Schottky Institute facilities.
His research focuses on cutting-edge optical sensing platforms including U-bent fiber configurations, plasmonic biosensors, and graphene-based nanomaterials. Key contributions span dielectric property analysis of graphene oxide thin films, surface plasmon resonance technology, and microfluidic single-cell analysis systems. This interdisciplinary work integrates nanofabrication, optical physics, and biomedical diagnostics to address critical healthcare challenges.
Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2025) reveals dominant trends in pathogen detection (SARS-CoV-2, tuberculosis), cannabinoid sensing, and novel sensor substrates using metal-organic frameworks. The work consistently advances evanescent wave optics, refractometric sensing, and point-of-care diagnostic platforms through rigorous materials characterization and device engineering.
As head of IWE1, he oversees state-of-the-art laboratories for nanomaterial synthesis, optical sensor fabrication, and microfluidic platform development within the Walter Schottky House complex at Sommerfeldstraße 18-24, Aachen.