Founder - Expertise - Dr.A.Phani Ratna

• Bachelor’s and Master's in Applied Chemical      Technology
  College of Engineering, Andhra      University, Visakhapatnam, AP state, India

• Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry
  Indian Institute of Chemical Technology,      Hyderabad, India & Department of Chemical Engineering, University of L’Aquila, L' Aquila, Italy

• Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Pollution      Management
  J.N.T. University, Kakinada, India

• Post Graduate Diploma in French
  Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India

• Executive Program in Growth Strategies for      Business Leaders
  Indian Institute of Management (IIM),      Calcutta

• Digital Marketing & Analytics
  Indian School of Business (ISB),      Hyderabad

 Hard Skills:

• Data Analysis,      Accounting, MS Office, Graphic Design, SEO/SEM Marketing, Event Planning
• Expertise in IP,      copyrighting, and patent writing

Soft Skills:

• Communication,      Leadership, Teamwork, Decision Making, Time Management, Conflict      Resolution, Adaptability, Creativity, Self-Motivation

Instructor:

• Yoga, Meditation, Soft      Skills Development, Stress Management, Time Management

Sports:

• Badminton, Trekking,      Rock Climbing, Roller Skating, Skiing, Swimming

Community Involvement

• Rotary Member: Actively participate in societal      and community activities during weekends, promoting social good and      collaboration.

Rotary Member: Participating in various societal and community activities in weekends   

Director, Nano Research for Advanced Materials Technologies, Bangalore, India (2008–till dare)

• Led a team of 120      employees, driving innovation in nanotechnology with 14 patented and 36      commercialized products.
• Spearheaded projects in      antimicrobial coatings, novel drug delivery systems, nanowires for      microelectronics, hydrogen storage nanomaterials, and antireflection coatings for space applications.
• Collaborated with      Indian Space Organization and Indian Institute of Science on high-impact projects.

Senior Engineer, CSEM, Switzerland (2002–2005)

• Developed anticorrosion      coatings for aerospace and automotive applications (FP6 EU Project).
• Engineered solid      lubricants (MoS2, WS2) for cutting tools and hydrophobic coatings for      industrial use.

Research Professor, University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA (1999–2002)

• Innovated TiSiC hard      coatings for Air Force applications and nanostructured polyaniline for      hydrogen storage (Wright Patterson Air Force Laboratory & University      of South Florida Projects).

Research Engineer, Texas Instruments, Avezzano, Italy (1997–1999)

• Designed CMOS      structures for microelectronic devices, enhancing performance and      reliability.

Research Associate, University of L’Aquila, Italy (1995–1997)

Developed NOx sensors for environmental monitoring, CsBr/CsI for optical applications,and   

• perovskites for solar      cells (DoE & Space Projects, Italy).

Senior Research Fellow, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, India (1992–1995)

• Fabricated liquid      petroleum gas sensors for practical applications (DST Project, India).

Research Fellow, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, India (1989–1992)

• Pioneered c-BN hard      coatings for Ni surface protection (BHEL Project, India). 

Research Interests

• Nano-Pharmaceutical      Technology
• Nano-Biotech &      Medical Technology
• Nano-Chemical &      Polymer Technology
• Nutraceuticals &      Food Technology
• Nano-Agricultural      Technology
• Nano-Ceramic &      Healthcare Technology

Teaching Experience (15 Years)

• Delivered courses in      Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering,      Biotechnology, Polymer Technology, Pharmaceutical Technology, and      Nanotechnology.
• Co-supervised 28 B.S.,      74 M.S., and 19 Ph.D. students.
• Visiting      Professor at:
  • University of       L’Aquila, Italy (1996 – 2008)
  • University of New       Hampshire, USA (1999-2002)
  • Cranfield University,       UK (2010 – 2015)
  • Griffith University,       Australia (2008 – 2014)
  • University of South       Florida, USA (2002 – 2008)
  • 5 Universities in       India (2008 – 2018)
• Board of Studies      Member: Nanotechnology Curriculum for 5 Indian Universities.

Honors & Awards

• Fellow, International Society of Biotechnology      (FISBT)
• Member of multiple National and International      Societies.
• Reviewer for 26 international journals.
• Recipient of 24 National Awards and 3      International Awards.

Publications & Patents

• Publications: 272 international publications,      h-index: 45
• Patents: 12 Indian, 2 International
• Conferences:
  • Oral Presentations:       356, Invited Talks: 98, Plenary Talks: 29. Chaired 15 sessions

Key Projects

• International: 3 NSF Projects, 1 ESA Project, 5      EU Projects, 2 COST Projects.
• India: 12 Private Projects, 6 Government      Projects.

• Pharmaceutical Technology: Cyclosporine for dry eyes, 6-mercaptopurine       for anticancer, glibenclamide nanofibers for diabetes, oral films       (paracetamol, curcumin, vitamins).
• Dental Technology: Root canal sealants,       hydroxyapatite coatings, bone-strengthening materials.
• Bio-Medical Technology: Chitosan-based wound healing patches,       tranexamic acid sprays.
• Chemical Technology: Nanoparticles (Ag, Au, Cu, ZnO, TiO2, etc.)       for chemical, ceramic, and electrical applications.
• Coating Technology: Hydrophobic, hydrophilic, solar heat       reflective, UV-absorbing, fire-retardant, and anticorrosion coatings.
• Paint Technology: Solar heat reflective,       waterproof, antimicrobial, and fire-retardant paints.
• Healthcare Products: Silver-nano sanitizers, disinfectants, and       antiviral coatings.
• Electronic Devices: RFID-based fire alarms, gas sensors,       non-invasive diabetic sensors, and home automation systems.
• Biogas Products: Nanomaterials for       smell control, pH control, and CO2-CH4 separation.
• Nutraceuticals: Vitamin B1/B2,       sildenafil citrate oral jellies, mouthwash, and hair care products.
• Hygiene products: for       domestic, industry, automobile, PET, and Hospital care