Dr. Malavika Nair

Associate Professor

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Biography

Malavika Nair is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oxford, specializing in Biomaterials. She completed her undergraduate studies in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, earning a BA and MSci from 2012 to 2016, followed by a PhD from 2016 to 2019. Her doctoral research focused on multiscale characterization of materials like ice, collagen, and ice-templated collagen scaffolds for tissue engineering. After her PhD, she undertook post-doctoral research in 2020, applying machine learning techniques to experimental biomaterials datasets. In 2022, Malavika established the Biomaterials Cluster at the Oxford Institute of Biomedical Engineering, aiming to develop innovative biomaterials that exhibit sensing, modulating, and adaptive regenerative functionalities. She holds leadership roles such as Chair of the UK Joint Biomedical Engineering Steering Group and Membership Secretary of the IOM3 Biomedical Materials Division. Her research endeavors bridge gaps between electronic devices and healthcare, particularly with regenerative implants utilizing electromechanical properties of biopolymers.

Research Interests

Courses

Ordinary Differential Equations Engineering Alloys Polymers Biomechanics Cellular Physiology Mechanics of Connective Tissue

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.