We are glad to announce that Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI) will be conducting a seminar on “Atomically Thin Nano-electronic Devices and System Level Detectors for Medical, Environmental, and Chiral Quantum Technological Applications” on 10 February 2025, 12 Noon at Seminar Hall, Narendrapur Campus.

Speaker : Dr. Arnab Maity, Department of Chemical Engineering and Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
Co-ordinator: Prof. Abhijit Chakrabarti

Abstract

This research translates cutting-edge 2D materials-based nano-electronic devices from the laboratory into impactful real-world solutions. We’re developing atomically thin nano-electronic, bio-compatible sensors and devices with applications spanning advanced detectors, medical, environmental monitoring, and chiral/helical quantum technologies. In medical, we’re pioneering machine-learning-driven cancer diagnostics (such as, cancer biomarkers discovery from solid tumors, malignant organoids, skin, blood, breath), enabling personalized health monitoring through wearable devices, and creating innovative brain-machine interfaces to assist individuals with neurological conditions. For environmental monitoring devices, we’re developing sensors for real-time detection of pollutants in water and air using ultrafast field-effect transistors (FETs) for detecting heavy metals and toxic ions (lead, mercury, arsenic, phosphates, etc.) and microorganisms (E. coli bacteria, Ebola virus, etc.). Furthermore, we’re exploring the exciting frontier of chiral and helical quantum devices, opening new avenues for advanced DNA based/like spin computing and information processing. By harnessing the unique properties of 2D materials through device development with an inter-disciplinary research strategy, we aim to create a future where technology seamlessly integrates with our lives, improving human health, protecting our environment, and driving advancements in various fields [1-5]. Finally, I will outline my future research and work plan, focusing on developing indigenous technology and nurturing next-generation researchers through robust interdisciplinary collaboration among RKM faculties and abroad.