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 the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Tirupati, has been awarded the prestigious DAAD KOSPIE Scholarship to pursue a fully funded international research internship in Germany. She will carry out her research at TU Darmstadt, under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Andreas Blaeser, whose lab specializes in Biomedical Printing Technology. Her project, titled "Piezoelectric Glycosaminoglycan Hydrogels for Cardiac Tissue Regeneration," explores advanced biomaterials for cardiac repair and regeneration.
Aparna Surendran Nair Selected for Khorana Scholars Program
Ms. Aparna Surendran Nair, a first-year M.Tech student in the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Tirupati, has been selected for the highly prestigious Khorana Program for Scholars 2025. As part of this competitive program, she will undertake a fully funded summer research internship at Purdue University, USA. Aparna will be working in the lab of Dr. Babak Anasori, Professor at Purdue University, School of Materials Engineering. Her research will focus on the intersection of 2D nanomaterials and biomedical applications, particularly leveraging the properties of MXenes—a novel family of two-dimensional materials.
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. As part of this highly competitive program, Vinith will undertake a doctoral research stay at RWTH Aachen University, Germany, from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The scholarship includes a monthly stipend of €1,300, along with additional benefits to support 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 focuses on “Ultrasound-Responsive Hybrid Nanocarriers for Liver Regeneration,” a cutting-edge interdisciplinary project at the interface of nanomedicine and regenerative therapy. His selection under PMRF is a recognition of his innovative research contributions and academic excellence.
Sunil V Selected for Khorana Program
Mr. V. Sunil, an M.S. scholar in the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Tirupati, working under the guidance of Dr. Uday Kumar Sukumar and Dr. K. Anki Reddy, has been selected for the prestigious Khorana Program for Internships 2023. As part of the program, he will undertake a research internship at Purdue University, USA, providing a valuable international research experience in his academic journey.
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.
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