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Shankar Dutt is a researcher at the Research School of Physics of the Australian National University, focusing on innovative composite nanopore membranes. By employing track-etch technology and a controlled breakdown approach, he fabricates extremely small nanopores with controllable shape and size from a variety of materials. His work integrates technology with two-dimensional materials, particularly graphene, to achieve ultra-thin film deposition. This combination allows for the fabrication of nanopore membranes that exhibit desired functionalities for applications in medical biological sensors, ultrafiltration, and lab-on-chip systems. Over the years, he has supervised numerous research students and contributed to various projects that seek to advance the field of nanopore technology. Shankar's recent projects include pioneering a solid-state nanopore sensor aimed at the early-stage detection of Alzheimer's disease and exploring drone-deployable miniaturized absolute gravimeters for subsurface mapping.
Australian National University • Canberra, Australia
Conducting research on nanopore membranes and supervising students.
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