Dr. P. Prabhu, M.Sc., Ph.D

Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Madras, Chennai.

He has a publication record, with 5 book chapters, 32 articles, and a significant citation impact, underscoring his contributions to nanomaterials and sensor technologies. His postdoctoral research at Yonsei University in South Korea further refined his expertise in gold nanoclusters and electrochemical sensing.

Dr. Prabhu Pandurangan is an assistant professor of physical chemistry at the University of Madras, specializing in nanotechnology, electrochemistry, and photochemistry. With over a decade of academic and research experience, he has mentored numerous students, including three awarded PhDs, and has led impactful research funded by national and international agencies. Dr. Prabhu’s work focuses on developing novel materials, including metal nanoclusters, carbon quantum dots, and perovskite materials, applied to supercapacitors, cancer diagnosis, and catalysis.

An active participant in academia, Dr. Prabhu has organized international conferences, delivered 20+ invited talks, and served as an editorial board member and reviewer for renowned journals. He has also been honored with multiple awards, including the Young Scientist Award and several best paper recognitions. Beyond research, he actively engages in academic leadership, contributing to program coordination, entrepreneurship initiatives, and curriculum development.