Radhakrishna Prabhu

Professor Radhakrishna Prabhu is a distinguished academic at Robert Gordon University's School of Computing, Engineering & Technology, where he leads the Instrumentation & Sensors Research Group and is affiliated with the Robotics & Autonomous Systems Research Group. With over 20 years of applied research experience, his work spans optical technologies, environmental sensing, and clean energy systems.

His research expertise encompasses Optical Materials & Waveguides, Optical Imaging, Optical Security, Subsea Sensing, Optoelectronics, Microscopy, Spectroscopy, Lasers, Fluorescence Instrumentation, Lab-on-a-chips, and Renewable Energy Systems. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong focus on underwater optical communication systems, microplastic environmental impact studies, and building-integrated photovoltaic technologies.

Professor Prabhu's scientific contributions are recognized through his professional affiliations:

• Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Chartered Engineer (EC-IET)
• Member of Institute of Physics (IOP)
• Member of The Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET)
• Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

He currently supervises multiple PhD students across diverse projects including underwater wireless networks, microplastic soil studies, and building-integrated photovoltaics. His active research portfolio includes the 'Portable Luminescent Chemical Compass' project (2025-2027) and 'Reusing Subsea Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure for Bulk Hydrogen Transportation' (2022-2023), demonstrating his commitment to addressing contemporary environmental and technological challenges through innovative research.

The Instrumentation & Sensors Research Group under his leadership develops cutting-edge sensing technologies with applications ranging from environmental monitoring to security systems, contributing significantly to Robert Gordon University's research themes in Environment, Energy & Sustainability.