Kishan Menghrajani

Kishan Menghrajani is a Research Fellow in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at Monash University, Faculty of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Exeter, awarded in 2020, with research on strong coupling of molecular vibrational resonances. He is currently accepting PhD students and actively contributing to cutting-edge research in nanophotonics and sustainable energy technologies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics, University of Exeter (2015–2019), awarded February 10, 2020. Thesis: Strong Coupling of Molecular Vibrational Resonances.

His research focuses on quantum nanophotonics, plasmonics, and strong light-matter coupling, with applications in energy conversion and advanced manufacturing. Recent work explores ultrastrong coupling phenomena in vibrational plasmon polaritons, all-optical control of topological phase singularities, and CO2 electroreduction using nanomaterials. He also contributes to two-photon polymerization for micro-optics fabrication.

The recent article trends indicate a strong interdisciplinary focus bridging physics, materials science, and chemical engineering. Key domains include quantum optics, sustainable energy (especially CO2 utilization), and advanced nanofabrication techniques. His publications appear in leading journals such as Nature Communications, Physical Review Letters, and Nano Energy, reflecting high-impact contributions.

Scientific Awards:

• Royal Society International Exchange Grant (awarded April 1, 2022)

He has served in academic service roles including peer reviewer for ACS Photonics and editorial responsibility for Advanced Optical Materials. While no formal grants are listed beyond the Royal Society award, his ongoing research output suggests active project involvement. He has not advised any named students yet but is accepting PhD candidates. There is no mention of a specific lab or research team, but his collaborations span institutions in the UK and Australia, particularly with experts in plasmonics and quantum optics.