Shaurya Prakash's Biography

Shaurya Prakash, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Ohio State University

Shaurya Prakash graduated with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2007 and with a BSME from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville in 2001. He has been on the faculty at The Ohio State University since fall 2009 where he directs the Microsystems and Nanosystems Laboratory. His research focuses on developing Microsystems and Nanosystems for applications in healthcare and medical instrumentation, water purification, and renewable and alternate energy. His group addresses fundamental scientific questions while developing new technologies for problems important to modern societal needs. The research work is multi-disciplinary often bridging several fields including mechanical engineering, surface chemistry, and materials science. Prof. Prakash has published several papers including a recently authored book titled, “Nanofluidics and Microfluidics: Systems and Applications”, (Elsevier) and is on the editorial board for the Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology (Springer). His research has received significant financial support from both industry and various government agencies.