S.N. Piramanayagam

Dr. S.N. Piramanayagam is an Associate Professor at the Division of Physics and Applied Physics (PAP) within the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He has over 30 years of expertise in magnetism, focusing on spintronics, magnetic recording, and neuromorphic computing. His academic journey includes a PhD from IIT Bombay and postdoctoral research at Shinshu University, Japan.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Physics, Madurai Kamaraj University, India (1985)
• Masters in Physics, University of Kerala, India
• PhD in Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India (1994)

Research Interests:

Dr. Piramanayagam’s work bridges magnetism, electronics, and nanotechnology. Key areas include:

• Neuromorphic computing using domain wall memory-based devices
• Spintronics materials for high-density storage and energy-efficient computing
• Magnetic recording media optimization
• Magnonic crystals and skyrmion-based systems
• Lithography techniques for nanoscale patterning

His team collaborates with academia and industry to develop spin-based neuromorphic hardware, leveraging grants like a multi-million dollar project in this domain.

Publications & Contributions:

His research spans over 200 ISI journal articles, patents, and an edited book on data storage materials. Notable works address domain wall dynamics, skyrmion manipulation, and neuromorphic device fabrication. Recent trends focus on spintronic heterostructures and energy-efficient computing systems.

Professional Roles:

• Chief Editor, IEEE Transactions on Magnetics
• Elected Member of AdCom, IEEE Magnetics Society (2021–2024)
• Organized over 20 international conferences, including Intermag and ICMAT

Teaching & Mentorship:

He teaches courses like Spintronics for Information Technology and has mentored 10 PhD and numerous master’s students. His lab focuses on interdisciplinary projects involving graduate and undergraduate researchers.

Labs & Teams:

His research group at NTU’s PAP division works on cutting-edge projects in neuromorphic computing, magnetic materials, and spintronics devices, with active collaborations across institutions and industries.