Dr. Shivaprakash Narve Ramakrishna is a Lecturer at the Department of Materials, ETH Zürich. He holds a PhD from ETH Zurich (2013) and postdoctoral experience at the Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology until 2020. His research focuses on nanotribology, nanomechanics, and atomic force microscopy (AFM), with particular emphasis on soft matter systems like microgels and polymer brushes. He investigates interfacial behavior at fluid interfaces and the mechanics of colloidal particles. Education: B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Kuvempu University, India; PhD in Materials Science from ETH Zurich (2013). Research Interests: Experimental visualization of soft microgel particles at liquid-liquid interfaces using in-situ AFM, frictional properties of stratified polymer layers, and responsive polymer systems. His work bridges nanoscale mechanics, materials design, and biomedical applications. Recent Articles: Focus on particle dynamics (sliding/rolling contacts), colloidal gel properties, and AFM-based imaging of 3D particle conformations. Key contributions include studies on microgel suspensions, polymer brush interfacial properties, and tribology at nanoscale rough surfaces. Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants and collaborations involve interdisciplinary projects with polymer chemists and engineers. Lab/Teams: Active in the Weiche Materialien u. Grenzflächen group at ETH Zurich, leveraging AFM and nanoscale characterization techniques.









