PAVITHRA ANANTHASUBRAMANIAN
Ph.D. Candidate | Materials Scientist | R&D Manager | New Product Developer
Email: pavithraananth27@[Link] | Phone: +65 80276841
Location: Singapore | LinkedIn | Scholar | ORCID
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Engineering and Product Development, 3.83/5.00 Sept 2021- May 2025 (Expected)
Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore
• Thesis: Reliable soft polymer nanocomposite structures for advanced mechanics and EMI shielding.
• Thesis Advisor: Prof. Nagarajan Raghavan ( Webpage | Scholar | ORCID )
• Roles: EHS Lead (2023-25), Academic Director, Graduate Student Association (GSA) (2022-23).
• Teaching Assistant: Computational & Data-Driven Engineering (Spring 2023 and Spring 2024 Terms).
[Link]. in Polymer Science and Engineering, 9.51/10.00 Sept 2017- Jun 2019
College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University - Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India
• Thesis: Chemical recycling of tire tubes based on crosslinked butyl rubbers using a sustainable solvent.
• Thesis Advisor: Prof. Susy Varughese ( Webpage | Scholar | ORCID )
[Link]. in Nanotechnology, 8.33/10.00 Aug 2012- May 2016
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India
• Final Year Project: MoS2 nanotubes decorated graphene nanosheets as electrocatalysts.
• Project Advisor: Prof. Balakumar Subramanian ( Webpage | Scholar | ORCID )
Selected Coursework: Materials Chemistry, Polymer Nanocomposites, Polymer Chemistry, Adhesive Science &
Technology, Rubber Technology, Surfaces & Interfaces, Thin Film Technology, Functionalization of CNT & Metallic
Nanoparticles, Transport Processes, Characterization Techniques, Research Methodology, Design Science.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Deputy Manager – Research & New Product Development Jul 2019 – Jul 2021
Murugappa Group - Carborundum Universal Ltd., Chennai, India
• Spearheaded the development of thermosetting polymer formulations for coated abrasives, employing DOE
and QC tools to optimize performance and scalability.
• Achieved a 15% cost reduction or 30% performance improvement by replacing abrasive grains, industrial
paper backings, fillers, and resin systems.
• Guided sourcing and costing strategies to streamline product development pipelines.
• Led and resolved customer queries collaborating across marketing, process, and quality teams.
Research Engineer – Research & Development Jun 2016- Jun 2017
Urgo Medical India - Eucare Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, India
• Innovated nano-silver formulations for advanced wound care applications, including dressings, hydrogels,
protein gels, and collagen-based skin substitutes.
• Ensured compliance with QC and regulatory requirements, developing design dossiers for audits.
• Delivered scalable production processes for new product lines.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Technical:
• Nanoscale Fabrication: Sol-gel, Hydrothermal, Solvothermal, Spin-coating, ALD, E-beam Evaporation, CVD.
• Polymeric Fabrication: Emulsion, Condensation, Ionic Polymerization, Extrusion, Injection Molding, Blow
Molding, Radiation & Chemical Degradation of Cross-linked Polymers.
• Material Characterization (ASTM/IP/BP/USP): FESEM, HR-TEM, FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis, XPS, DSC/TGA,
Nanoindentation (Ex-situ/in-situ FESEM), DMA, Rheology, Universal Mechanical Testing, Protein Dialysis, SDS
PAGE, Sterilization Techniques.
Software: OriginLab, Python (Data Visualization/Statistics), CST Studio Suite (EM Simulations), ImageJ/
Gwyddion (Image Processing), ABAQUS (FEM), MATLAB (Calculations/Analysis).
Project Management: ISO 13485 & ISO 9001:2015, c-GMP Process Upscaling, Design of Experiments, Design
Thinking, Six Sigma Green Belt Training.
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
• Journal Publications:
1. P. Ananthasubramanian, R. Sahay, N. Raghavan, Investigation of the surface mechanical properties of
functionalized single-walled carbon nanotube reinforced PDMS nanocomposites using nanoindentation
analysis, RSC advances (2024).🔗🔗
2. P. Ananthasubramanian, R. Sahay, N. Raghavan, Enhancement of the mechanical properties in ultra-low
weight SWCNT sandwiched PDMS composites using a novel stacked architecture, Scientific Reports
(2024).🔗🔗
3. N. Sundar, A. Pavithra, S. Ananda Kumar, Effect of crystallinity of bio-based polymers on compatibility and
the tortuous path model of cellulose-based industrial products, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
(2023).🔗🔗
4. G.N. Narayanan, P. Ananthasubramanian, A.R. Rajendran, K. Annamalai, B. Subramanian, P. Veluswamy, H.
Ikeda, Hydrothermally synthesized ZnO and Z-rGO nanorods: Effect of post-annealing temperature and rGO
incorporation on hydrogen sensing, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (2022).🔗🔗
5. N. Sundar, A. Kumar, A. Pavithra, S. Ghosh, Studies on semi-crystalline poly lactic acid as a hydrophobic
coating material on kraft paper for imparting barrier properties in coated abrasive applications, Progress in
Organic Coatings (2020).🔗🔗
6. A. Pavithra, R.A. Rakkesh, D. Durgalakshmi, S. Balakumar, Room temperature detection of hydrogen gas
using graphene-based conductometric gas sensor, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
(2017).🔗🔗
7. V. Pandiyarasan, J. Archana, A. Pavithra, V. Ashwin, M. Navaneethan, Y. Hayakawa, H. Ikeda, Hydrothermal
growth of reduced graphene oxide on cotton fabric for enhanced ultraviolet protection applications,
Materials Letters (2017).🔗🔗
8. A. Pavithra, R.A. Rakkesh, D. Durgalakshmi, S. Balakumar, Fabrication of High-Quality Graphene
Nanosheets from Camphor, Graphene (2014).🔗🔗
• Conference Publications
1. P. Ananthasubramanian, R. Sahay, N. Raghavan, Examining Stretch Marks in Soft Composites Using Field
Emission Scanning Electron Microscope Assisted in-situ Nanoindentation Analysis. IEEE 14th International
Conference Nanomaterials: Applications & Properties (NAP), Latvia, IEEE, (2024).🔗🔗
2. P. Ananthasubramanian, R. Sahay, N. Raghavan, Understanding the Cohesive and Adhesive Failures in Novel
Multilayered SWCNT-Reinforced PDMS Composites using Nano Scratch Technique, IEEE 14th International
Conference Nanomaterials: Applications & Properties (NAP), Latvia, IEEE, (2024).🔗🔗
3. P. Ananthasubramanian, R. Sahay, N. Raghavan, Effect of Surface Functionalization of Single-Walled Carbon
Nanotubes on Mechanical Properties of Ultra-Low Weight Percent SWCNT Reinforced PDMS Composite
Thin Films, 18th IEEE Nanotechnology Materials and Devices Conference (NMDC), Italy, IEEE, (2023).🔗🔗
4. Ratnakar, S. Vivekanandhan, A. Pavithra, P. Gnaneshwar, A.V. Raj, Synthesis and characterization of polymer
matrix nanocomposite for implants, Chem. Tech (2014).🔗🔗
• Manuscripts Under Review/ Preparation:
1. P. Ananthasubramanian, P.J. Bora, C. Gadadasu, P. C. Ramamurthy, & N. Raghavan, Tailoring
Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Properties in Sandwich Architectures made with Low-Concentration
MWCNT-reinforced PDMS. (Under Review in Materials Advances).
2. A. Rajesh, P. Ananthasubramanian, N. Raghavan, & A. Kumar, Memristive Nanowire Network for Energy
Efficient Audio Classification: Pre-Processing-Free Reservoir Computing with Reduced Latency. (Under
review in Neuromorphic Computing and Engineering).
3. N. Hananda, R. Sahay, N. Raghavan, P. Ananthasubramanian, C. Harito, F.E. Gunawan, M. Asrol, M. Jhon, M.
Enoki, F. Briffod, T. Shiraiwa, C. Ding, A.S Budiman, Anisotropy in Interfacial Sliding Phenomenon in a Cu/Nb
ARB (Accumulated Rolling Bonding) Nanolaminate – Enabling Atomic Reconfigurations in Interfaces for
Stretchable Metallic Conductors. (Under review in Materials Characterization).
4. R. Sahay, I. Radchenko, P. Ananthasubramanian, C. Harito, F. Briffod, K. Yasuda, T. Shiraiwa, M. Jhon, R.
Speaks, D. Speaks, M. Enoki, N. Raghavan, A.S. Budiman, Interface Rotation in Accumulative Rolling
Bonding (ARB) Cu/Nb Nanolaminates under Constrained and Unconstrained Loading Conditions as
Revealed by In Situ Micromechanical Testing. (Under review in Materials Science and Engineering: A).
5. P. Ananthasubramanian, R. Sahay, T.T. Tan, A. Maruvada, N. Raghavan. First Experimental Visualization of
Nanoscale Plastic Deformation in Elastic PDMS. (Under preparation).
6. P. Ananthasubramanian, R. Sahay, N. Raghavan, Understanding the Continuous Nanoscale Deformation in
Layered Soft composites using Nano Scratch Technique. (Under preparation).
• Selected Conference Presentations:
o Oral Presentation: Nano scratch of layered PDMS composites at IEEE NAP Conference, Latvia (2024).
o Poster Presentation: Nanoindentation Analysis in Soft Composites at IEEE NAP Conference, Latvia (2024).
o Oral Presentation: Surface functionalized CNTs in PDMS at IEEE NMDC Conference Italy (2023).
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
• Rising Star in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology: Best Presentation Award by IEEE Nano at IEEE NAP
Conference, 2024, Latvia.
• Best Paper Award by IEEE Nano at IEEE NAP Conference, 2024, Latvia.
• Graduate Student Service Award by SUTD for serving as Academic Director at GSA, 2023, Singapore.
• Ph.D. Fellowship & Research Scholarship by Ministry of Education for Ph.D. Studies, 2021–25, Singapore.
• Advisor Role Recognition by Anna University for advising Polymer Syllabus Committee, 2018–20, India.
• Indira Gandhi Scholarship by UGC for Single Girl Child Postgraduate Studies, 2017–19, India.
• Best Undergraduate Project Award by SRM Institute for top project at Feynman Fusion, 2016, India.
REFERENCES
• Prof. Nagarajan Raghavan, Singapore University of Technology and Design, nagarajan@[Link]
• Prof. Susy Varughese, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras susy@[Link]
