Welcome to the Nanobiomaterials Interface Engineering Research Group!
Our multidisciplinary team specializes in the fabrication of nanoscale biomaterials and the deduction of intricate interfacial interactions that govern their success for intended purposes. In other words, we harness the power of nanotechnology to engineer biomaterial interfaces that enhance performance, functionality, and biocompatibility. We assess the implications of these interfaces in areas such as regenerative medicine, drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and biosensing technologies.
As a member of our research group, you will have the opportunity to learn the synthesis of diverse nanomaterials (0D, 1D, 2D) for biomedical applications and investigate their characteristics for favorable interfacial interactions with biological systems. In addition to the synthesis and fabrication of nanomaterials, we also focus on the characterization of physicochemical properties to optimize the interaction and integration of these materials with biological systems.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our ongoing projects, publications, and the members of our research group. If you are a motivated student, postdoctoral researcher, or industry professional interested in joining our team or collaborating with us, we encourage you to reach out to us at udaykumar@iittp.ac.in.
Research Group Highlights: News & Achievements
DAAD KOSPIE Scholar: Priyanka V to Research Cardiac Tissue Engineering in Germany
Ms. Priyanka V, a first-year M.Tech student in Chemical Engineering at IIT Tirupati, has been awarded the prestigious DAAD KOSPIE Scholarship for a fully funded research internship in Germany. She will conduct her work at TU Darmstadt under Prof. Dr. Andreas Blaeser, in the Biomedical Printing Technology Lab. Her project, “Piezoelectric Glycosaminoglycan Hydrogels for Cardiac Tissue Regeneration,” focuses on developing advanced biomaterials for cardiac repair and regeneration.
DAAD KOSPIE Scholar: Priyanka V to Research Cardiac Tissue Engineering in Germany
Ms. Priyanka V, a first-year M.Tech student in Chemical Engineering at IIT Tirupati, has been awarded the prestigious DAAD KOSPIE Scholarship for a fully funded research internship in Germany. She will conduct her work at TU Darmstadt under Prof. Dr. Andreas Blaeser, in the Biomedical Printing Technology Lab. Her project, “Piezoelectric Glycosaminoglycan Hydrogels for Cardiac Tissue Regeneration,” focuses on developing advanced biomaterials for cardiac repair and regeneration.
Vinith Johnson Awarded DAAD Cotutelle Doctoral Fellowship
Mr. Vinith Johnson, a doctoral scholar at IIT Tirupati, has been awarded the prestigious DAAD Research Grant for Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees (Cotutelle), 2024–25. He will undertake a doctoral research stay at RWTH Aachen University, Germany, from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The scholarship provides a monthly stipend of €1,300, along with additional support for his research abroad.
PMRF Award for Vinith Johnson: Advancing Liver Regeneration Research
Mr. Vinith Johnson, a doctoral scholar at IIT Tirupati, has been selected for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) under the Lateral Entry Scheme, Cycle 11. His research, titled “Ultrasound-Responsive Hybrid Nanocarriers for Liver Regeneration,” advances cutting-edge work at the interface of nanomedicine and regenerative therapy. His selection reflects his innovative research contributions and academic excellence.
Sunil V Selected for Khorana Program
Mr. V. Sunil, an M.S. scholar in Chemical Engineering at IIT Tirupati under the guidance of Dr. Uday Kumar S and Dr. K. Anki Reddy, has been selected for the prestigious Khorana Program for Internships 2023. He will undertake a research internship at Purdue University, USA, gaining valuable international research experience.
Open Positions:
As an interdisciplinary team, we highly encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to tissue engineering, bioengineering, biotechnology, chemical engineering, polymer science and technology, biomedical engineering, medicine, and food sciences.
While we currently do not have any open positions, we specifically invite applications from postdoctoral fellows with independent funding. This includes fellowships such as the MK Bhan Young Researcher Fellowship (DBT), PMRF (Prime Minister's Research Fellowship), Women DST fellowships, or equivalent fellowships. We also welcome externally funded Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) candidates throughout the year.
Additionally, we provide opportunities for summer internships for shorter durations, typically ranging from 2 to 3 months.