Dr. Venkatesh Srinivasan
Research Associate Professor
College of Engineering and Information Technology
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About
Venkatesh Srinivasan holds a PhD in Chemistry and has 10+ years of research experience. His primary research focus is on development of novel materials for advanced sensing applications, surface plasmon coupled emission, fluorescence spectroscopy, and radiative decay engineering. Dr. Srinivasan has contributed extensively to the field of biosensing through his work on lab-on-a-chip platforms, integrating state-of-the-art techniques in plasmonics and microfluidics. This includes pioneering bioinspired diagnostics and the detection of biomarkers, leading to prototypes and clinical validations of biomedical diagnostic devices with drive to move the innovations through technology readiness levels towards commercialization. His 30+ research papers are published in reputed peer-reviewed journals. Currently his research efforts are focussed on O2/CO2 sensing, biomedical health and cancer diagnostics.
Research interests
Dr. Venkatesh Srinivasan's research interests are primarily centered on the development of affordable sensors for environmental, biomedical, and biochemical applications. His expertise in surface plasmon coupled emission and nanomaterials positions him uniquely to innovate in creating sensitive, cost-effective sensor systems. Dr. Srinivasan's focus extends to enhancing the functionality and accessibility of lab-on-a-chip technologies, which are integral to miniaturizing and reducing the costs of traditional diagnostic systems. This aligns with his broader goal of translating laboratory innovations into practical applications that can be mass-produced for global health and environmental monitoring such as detection of viruses, infections, cancer and other health conditions. His research not only involves the engineering of novel sensor materials but also the integration of these technologies into user-friendly platforms that can provide rapid and reliable results in diverse settings.
Teaching interests
Dr. Venkatesh Srinivasan's teaching interests are based on his research expertise in the fields of analytical chemistry, plasmonics, lab-on-a-chip technologies, sensors, and biomedical engineering. His approach to teaching analytical chemistry would emphasize the practical application of chemical analysis tools in diagnosing diseases and environmental monitoring, leveraging his background in developing thin film substrates and nanomaterials for various sensing applications. In plasmonics and sensors, Dr. Srinivasan could offer deep insights into the light-matter interactions and its applications in enhancing the sensitivity of biochemical assays. His work with lab-on-a-chip technologies aligns with his interest in miniaturized devices for medical diagnostics, making him well-suited to educate on integrating microfluidics and biosensing technologies. Finally, his contributions to biomedical engineering could enrich his teaching, focusing on the translation of these technologies from the lab to market, particularly in developing bioinspired diagnostics and biomarker detection assays.
Education
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Ph D, Chemistry
— Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (2016) Neoteric advancements in surface plasmon-coupled emission platform.
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Other, Chemistry
— Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (2013) Synthesis of nanostructures for plasmonic and electrochemical applications
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MS, Chemistry
— Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (2012) Synthesis of nano thin films and biogenic nanoparticles for their tunable collusion with drugs against pathogens
- BS, Chemistry — Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (2010)
Publications
- Wearable Transdermal Biosensors 2024
- Development of a novel analytical sensor utilizing Ni-NTA and His-tag affinity for at-line measurement of binding proteins 2024
- A Biosustainable Microfluidic Electrochemical Sensor for Real-time Monitoring of Nitrate in Groundwater and Streams 2023
- Wood microfluidic engineering: Development of highly stable polymer nanocomposite electrochemical nitrate sensor 2023
Presentations
- Affordable Hand-held Portable Spectroscopy Technology for PAT applications 2024
- Polymer Carbon composite for wearable transcutaneous CO2 sensor 2024
- A Biosustainable Microfluidic Electrochemical Sensor for Real-time Monitoring of Nitrate in Groundwater and Streams 2023
- Low-Cost, Next-Generation Optical Nitrate Sensor for Environmental Water Monitoring 2023
- Polymer carbon composite for wearable trancutaneous CO2 sensor 2023
Grants and Contracts
- Fair-Check: Bridging Racial Disparity with Novel, Non-invasive Device for Breast Cancer Self-Check 2025
- SPEAR: Smart non-invasive sensor for early detection of PAD 2025
- LaFALCN - Lateral Flow Assay with Linear Gradient Concentration Analysis with Next-Gen Reader. 2024
- PhosphoSense - Smart palm sized technology 2024
- NitraSense: A portable water quality analyzer 2024
- WEARCORE: WEARable CO2 sensing for comprehensive REspiratory health monitoring 2023
Research in Progress
- Electrochemical sensors for environmental monitoring 2023
- Wearable transcutaneous monitoring of CO2 for respiratory distress monitoring 2023
Patents and Intellectual Property
- Flip-cap lid system for cell culture flasks. 2025
- Wood microfluidic engineering: Development of highly stable polymer nanocomposite electrochemical nitrate sensor 2023
- Wood microfluidic engineering: Development of highly stable polymer nanocomposite electrochemical nitrate sensor 2023