Subramanian Ramakrishnan

Subramanian Ramakrishnan is a 3M Distinguished Professor of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering and the Department Graduate Director at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. He leads the Complex Fluids Research Group (Rama Lab), focusing on colloidal science, nanotechnology, and additive manufacturing. His work integrates research with education, collaborating with federal agencies like NASA and national labs such as Brookhaven National Lab.

Educational Background:

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (1995)
• MS & PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1998, 2001)
• Postdoctoral Fellowships at Princeton University (2001-2002) and UIUC (2002-2005)

Research Focus: His lab explores rheology of complex fluids, nanoparticle synthesis, and 3D printing applications in materials science. Recent work includes biofilm engineering, lightweight composites, and environmental remediation using biochar. He also investigates disease dynamics through spatiotemporal models and stochastic processes.

Awards & Recognition:

• 3M Distinguished Professorship
• NSF Research Initiation Award (2012)

Grants & Outreach: Directs the CREST CoMand program and oversees NSF CREST Scholars. His lab emphasizes workforce development through federal partnerships. Facilities include advanced rheometers, 3D printers, and nanoparticle characterization tools.

Labs & Teams: The Complex Fluids Research Group collaborates with institutions like Air Force Research Labs and NASA, advancing aerospace materials and biomedical applications.