Dr. Sivaramesh Wigneshweraraj

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Biography

Sivaramesh Wigneshweraraj's research laboratory focuses on RNA metabolism in growth-arrested bacteria, phage-bacteria interactions, phage takeover of bacterial transcription processes, and the synthesis and characterization of biocompatible antibacterial polymers. He is keen on collaborating with others in the field and welcomes visiting students interested in molecular bacteriology to join his group. He holds an MRes, MSc, and PhD, and has been actively engaged in research and academic positions at Imperial College London since August 2014. Currently, he serves as the Head of the Section of Molecular Microbiology. Wigneshweraraj is also the Faculty of Medicine Campus Director for South Kensington since August 2022.

Research Interests

Experience

Head

2014-08-04 — Present

Section of Molecular Microbiology • Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Leading research in molecular microbiology with a focus on phage-bacteria interactions and antibacterial polymers.

Campus Director

2022-08-01 — Present

Faculty of Medicine • Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Overseeing academic and administrative functions of the South Kensington Campus.

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
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  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.