معرفی
Dr. Sudha Mokkapati is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Monash University. Her research focuses on semiconductor nano-photonics, nano-lasers, and nanostructured solar cells. She holds a PhD from the Australian National University (2008) and has held academic positions at Cardiff University (2016–2019) and postdoctoral roles at ANU's Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems and Research School of Physics and Engineering.
Education:
- M.Sc. Physics, University of Hyderabad
- M.Tech. Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- Ph.D. Physics, Australian National University
Research Interests:
- Semiconductor nanostructures for optoelectronics
- Nanowire-based lasers and solar cells
- Photon management in thin-film solar cells
- Plasmonic and nanophotonic device engineering
Her recent publications emphasize advancements in gas sensing technologies, photonic resonators, and nanoscale optoelectronic devices. She leads projects on chemical detection platforms and wafer-scale 2D heterostructure synthesis. Collaborations span international institutions, addressing sustainable energy and nanotechnology challenges aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Grants/Projects:
- All-electronic platform for real-time toxic gas detection (2024–2025)
- Low-cost wireless sensors for chemical hazards (2021–2023)
- van der Waals Epitaxy for flexible optoelectronics (2017–2020)
Labs/Teams: Engaged in nanophotonics and materials engineering research groups at Monash, focusing on device fabrication and characterization for energy and sensing applications.
