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Parvaneh Mokarian is a Research Associate Professor in the School of Chemistry at Trinity College Dublin and a Principal Investigator at the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research Centre (AMBER). She leads the Intelligent Nano Surfaces Group, focusing on the development of functional nanostructured materials using block copolymer self-assembly for applications in optics, photonics, and biomedicine.
Research Interests: Her work spans polymer thin films, soft nanotechnology, light-nanostructure interactions, and cell-nanosurface interactions. She specializes in using block copolymers as templates for sub-wavelength nanostructures to create antireflective, self-cleaning, and smart surfaces. Her research integrates materials synthesis, nanofabrication, and surface engineering for real-world technological applications.
The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on block copolymer-based nanofabrication, particularly for optical and photocatalytic applications. Key trends include solvent vapor annealing, morphology control, and scalable patterning techniques for large-area functional surfaces. Her work bridges fundamental polymer physics with applied materials engineering.
- 1st Prize, 'Best Innovation Award', SPIE Photonics Europe, 2016
- Winner, 'One-to-Watch' Trinity Innovation Award, 2017
- SFI/NSF I-Corps@SFI Entrepreneurial Training, 2017
- AMBER Director Fund Visiting Fellowship, SISSA, Italy, 2015
- Dorothy Hodgkin Award, UK, 2004
- Chevening Scholarship, 2003
Dr. Mokarian leads the €8.3 million EU Horizon 2020 SUN-PILOT consortium and has secured significant research funding through SFI and international programs. She advises a multidisciplinary research team and collaborates with institutions across Europe. Her lab, the Intelligent Nano Surfaces Group, is at the forefront of developing scalable, sustainable nanomanufacturing techniques.
The group's work has led to innovations in photonic materials, neuroelectrodes, and environmental applications, demonstrating strong translational potential. Future directions include expanding into bio-integrated devices and energy-efficient optical coatings.
