Dr. Nagarajan Valanoor

Professor

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Biography

Professor Nagarajan Valanoor is the Director of the Science School of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of New South Wales. His research focuses on ferroics, also known as functional materials, which have applications in computer memory, sensors, and medical imaging. His group is dedicated to exploring ferroics at tiny dimensions, specifically at the nanoscale, to understand their properties and behaviors when scaled down. A significant aspect of their research is addressing the challenges associated with measuring the properties of these nanostructures. This involves tackling the interference of background noise in measurement signals, which is crucial for understanding the precise corrections needed for accurate data. Professor Valanoor's expertise encompasses various areas, including ultra-thin ferroics, interfaces of functional nanostructures, non-oxide multilayers for visible light photocatalysis, and thin-film epitaxy using scanning probe microscopy.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2001-01-01 — Present

School of Materials Science and Engineering • University of New South Wales, Sydney

Lead research and academic initiatives in Materials Science and Engineering, with a focus on ferroics and functional materials.

Awards

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IEEE Ferroelectrics Young Investigator Award

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PGC Supervisor Award Finalist

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Vice Chancellor's Award for Postgraduate Supervision

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Faculty of Science Excellence in Teaching and Research Award

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Young Investigator Award, International Symposium on Integrated Functionalities

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Edgeworth David Medal

Courses

MATS 3005 Phase Transformations

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
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  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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