Roger Narayan

Roger Narayan is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering. His expertise spans biomedical materials, microneedle-based sensors, and additive manufacturing. He holds editorial roles at Biomaterials Forum and Applied Physics Reviews, and has edited influential texts like Biomedical Materials and Encyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering.

His research focuses on advanced materials for medical devices, including 3D-printed microneedles for drug delivery and biosensing, electrochemical sensors for transdermal monitoring, and diamond-like carbon coatings to enhance biocompatibility. Recent work includes innovations like ChocOmega-3, a 3D-printed omega-3-enriched chocolate, and machine learning-integrated biosensors for real-time health monitoring.

Dr. Narayan has secured grants for projects such as antimicrobial microneedle technologies, laser-annealed battery materials, and 3D-printed ceramics evaluation. His research bridges nanotechnology, materials science, and clinical applications, aiming to advance wearable diagnostics and precision medicine.

• Editorial Roles: Biomaterials Forum (Executive Editor), Applied Physics Reviews (Associate Editor)
• Grants: Over 10 funded projects including NSF/FDA collaborations and FDA grants
• Labs/Teams: Active in NC State’s Materials Science and Engineering Department labs, focusing on biomedical materials innovation
• Future Work: Expanding AI-driven sensor platforms and scalable biomedical manufacturing