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Koduri Venkata Surya Ramam

Professor Koduri Venkata Surya Ramam (often published as K. Ramam or Ramam Koduri) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Engineering (DIMAT), Faculty of Engineering, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile. His research spans advanced ceramics and composites, electronic/optical/magnetic materials, nanostructured materials, and energy-related materials systems. (researchid.co)

Academic Background & Career

  • Ph.D. in Physics, Andhra University, India (1998). (researchid.co)
  • M.Sc. in Physics, Andhra University, India (1993). (researchid.co)
  • Multiple postdoctoral research fellowships at internationally recognized institutions including Indian Institute of Science (Bangalore, India), Seoul National University (South Korea), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), and Martin Luther University/Halle-Wittenberg & Max Planck Institute (Germany). (researchid.co)
  • Associate Professor at University of Concepción since 2005, where he teaches and leads research in materials science and engineering. (researchid.co)

Research Focus & Technical Contributions

Professor Ramam’s research portfolio integrates multidisciplinary materials science, with particular expertise in:

  • Dielectric, ferroelectric and optoelectronic ceramics — including relaxor ferroelectric systems useful for multilayer capacitors. (Cambridge University Press & Assessment)
  • Nanostructured and multifunctional materials — development and characterization of nano-multifunctional ceramics and composites for advanced technological applications. (RSC Publishing)
  • Nanofluids and thermal management materials, including shape-dependent thermal conductivity studies of silver-based nanofluids. (researchid.co)
  • Magnetic nanomaterials and multiferroic systems, exploring synthesis, structural and property relationships in complex oxides and ferrites. (researchers.uss.cl)
  • Hydrogel and nanocomposite biomaterials with antibacterial properties, connecting materials chemistry to biomedical engineering applications. (researchers.uss.cl)

His research often bridges fundamental materials characterisation with applied science, especially in energy storage, sensors, flexible electronics, composites and environmental applications. (researchid.co)

Publication Record & Citation Impact

According to scholarly and citation sources:

  • Total publications: ~99 Scopus-indexed publications in materials science, ceramics, nanocomposites and allied fields. (researchid.co)
  • Google Scholar citations: ~1,668 total citations across his body of work. (researchid.co)
  • Google Scholar h-index: ~21, indicating a strong citation impact across both foundational and applied materials research. (researchid.co)
  • i10-index: ~46, reflecting the number of his papers cited at least 10 times. (researchid.co)

These metrics place Professor Ramam as a notable contributor to materials and nanoscience fields, especially within Chilean and broader Ibero-American research ecosystems. (researchid.co)

Most Cited & Representative Publications

Some of Professor Ramam’s well-recognized works (widely cited and published in reputable journals) include:

  • Relaxor and ferroelectric characterization of La-doped PMN-PZT ceramics, a foundational study in advanced dielectric materials. (Cambridge University Press & Assessment)
  • Development and characterization of nano-multifunctional materials for advanced applications, showcasing synthesis and properties of multifunctional oxide systems. (RSC Publishing)
  • CuAg and AuAg bimetallic nanoparticles for catalytic and heat transfer applications, demonstrating functional nanomaterials for catalytic and thermal technologies. (academia.kaust.edu.sa)
  • Magnetic properties of nano-multiferroic materials, capturing structural-property links in multiferroic oxides. (researchers.uss.cl)
  • Polymer-dispersant-stabilized Ag nanofluids for heat transfer applications, contributing to knowledge on nanofluid thermal behavior. (buscayvincula.udec.cl)

These publications span multidisciplinary collaborations and are cited across materials science, applied physics, chemical engineering and nanotechnology domains. (Cambridge University Press & Assessment)

Books & Scholarly Contributions

Professor Ramam has contributed to scholarly chapters and proceedings in areas such as nanostructured hydrogels and applications — though his primary research output is in peer-reviewed journal articles and conference contributions. (researchers.uss.cl)

International Projects & Collaborations

Professor Ramam has been active in a broad range of international research collaborations and projects, including:

  • FONDECYT (Chile) regular and postdoctoral research grants spanning 2007–2027, supporting materials engineering and energy materials research. (researchid.co)
  • CORFO and Fondef projects in Chile, linking academic research to technological innovation and industry applications. (researchid.co)
  • International co-authorships with researchers from South Africa, India, and other global institutions, reflecting multidisciplinary and cross-institutional engagement in nanotechnology, composites and functional materials. (RSC Publishing)

These collaborations span Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, integrating global research networks into his work at the University of Concepción. (RSC Publishing)

Teaching & Academic Leadership

At the University of Concepción, Professor Ramam:

  • Teaches advanced courses in materials engineering, ceramic materials, nanocomposites, and energy materials. (researchid.co)
  • Mentors graduate and postgraduate researchers, contributing to the development of new materials scientists and engineers with multidisciplinary expertise. (materiales.udec.cl)

SummaryProfessor Koduri V. S. Ramam is a distinguished materials scientist with nearly 100 Scopus-indexed publications, over 1,600 citations, and an h-index of ~21, signifying a well-established research impact in advanced ceramics, nanocomposites and functional materials. His work on dielectrics, nanostructured oxides, magnetic multiferroics and nanofluid systems has been published in leading journals and fosters international cooperation across continents through diverse projects and cross-institutional collaborations. (researchid.co)