VIT-AP University | India
Dr. Illa Ramakanth is a Senior Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, VIT-AP University, Amaravati. He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from IIT Madras and has over two decades of experience spanning teaching, research, academic leadership, and international collaboration. He has served in key administrative roles including Dean/Associate Dean (Academics), HoD, Program Chair, and Erasmus+ Coordinator, contributing significantly to curriculum development, quality assurance, and global academic partnerships. Dr. Ramakanth has held research and visiting faculty positions at leading international institutions in Europe, Africa, Australia, and North America, and has been instrumental in establishing MoUs with universities such as the University of Pretoria and Slovak University of Agriculture. His research interests include functional soft materials, self-healing hydrogels, electrochemical sensors, nanomaterials, organic–inorganic hybrid thin films, and green nanotechnology for sustainable applications. He has received multiple research awards from VIT-AP University, international fellowships including Erasmus+, and recognition from the Royal Society of Chemistry. He serves on editorial boards of reputed journals and actively reviews for high-impact publications. With an h-index of 4, 4 research documents, and 25 citations, Dr. Ramakanth continues to advance interdisciplinary chemical research while mentoring students and fostering global academic engagement.
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