Sravan Surampudi

Sravan Surampudi is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at UMass Amherst. His academic journey includes an MSc in Organic Chemistry from the University of Pune (2005), a PhD from UMass Amherst (2013), and a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University (2013-2015).

• Educational background: MSc, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow
• Primary role: Senior Lecturer in Chemistry
• Research focus: Chemical education innovation and synthetic materials chemistry

Surampudi specializes in enhancing active learning environments in large lecture courses using audience response systems, media, and live demonstrations. His synthetic chemistry research targets novel σ–π hybrid oligosilanes and conjugated molecules for optoelectronic applications, with recent work showing expertise in charge separation, proton conduction, and chiroptical studies. While no formal awards are listed, his publications span diverse topics from molecular silicon to sensory response optimization. His teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking and real-world application of chemical principles.