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Vikas Berry is a Professor and Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). He is a leading expert in nanotechnology, with a focus on graphene science, 2D nanomaterials, bionanotechnology, sensors, and energy technologies. His research has led to innovations such as cancer detectors, microbial fuel cells, and 3D printing gels.
- Education:
- PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (2006)
- MS, University of Kansas (2003)
- BS, Indian Institute of Technology–Delhi (1999)
His research interests span graphene functionalization, energy storage, bioelectronic interfaces, and nanoscale optoelectronics. Recent work explores porous liquid electrolytes for batteries and graphene-bacteria interactions for energy and sensing applications.
His publications highlight advancements in 2D nanomaterials, including graphene, hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), and transition metal dichalcogenides (e.g., MoS2, WS2), with applications in photovoltaics, osmotic energy harvesting, and electron transport. Key themes include material synthesis, interface engineering, and device fabrication.
Scientific Awards:
- 2011 National Science Foundation CAREER Award
Berry actively advises students and leads interdisciplinary research projects. His lab develops molecular machines, antibacterial surfaces, and graphene-based diagnostic tools, including recent work on COVID-19 detection and ALS diagnostics.
