Sohini Kar-Narayan

Professor Sohini Kar-Narayan is a British-Indian materials scientist at the University of Cambridge, specializing in polymer-based materials for energy harvesting and biomedical applications. She serves as editor-in-chief of the journal APL Electronic Devices and leads innovative research on nanogenerators, microfluidic sensors, and bioelectronic interfaces.

• Education: Presidency University, Kolkata (undergraduate); Indian Institute of Science (PhD)

Her research focuses on piezoelectric and triboelectric nanomaterials, with applications in self-powered wearable devices, orthopedic surgery sensors, and 4D-printed responsive systems. She develops scalable fabrication techniques like aerosol jet printing to bridge academic research and industrial innovation.

The most recent publications highlight advancements in biopolymer-based energy harvesting, smart textiles, and microfluidic diagnostic tools, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between materials science, biomedical engineering, and manufacturing technologies.

• Scientific Awards: Royal Society of Chemistry Peter Day Prize (2023), European Research Council Consolidator Grant (2023), Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship (2024), Innovator of the Year (2024)

Her work includes the development of the ArtioSense sensor for orthopedic surgery and collaborations with medical professionals to create workflow-compatible devices. She has received major funding from the European Research Council and leads a research group exploring sustainable energy solutions and bio-integrated electronics.