Nitya Ramanan
About Nitya Ramanan
Nitya Ramanan is a Senior Support Scientist at Diamond Light Source, with a strong background in synchrotron technology and material science. She has extensive experience in research, focusing on clean energy and sustainable solutions, and has held positions at various prestigious institutions including ALBA Synchrotron and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Nitya Ramanan has been serving as a Senior Support Scientist at Diamond Light Source since 2020. In this role, Ramanan contributes to the operational and scientific support of synchrotron facilities. The position involves utilizing advanced techniques to assist researchers in their experiments, particularly in the field of material science.
Education and Expertise
Ramanan holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics from Homi Bhabha National Institute, which was completed between 2009 and 2015. Prior to this, Ramanan earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics from Christ College in Bangalore from 2007 to 2009, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from St. Stephen's College from 2004 to 2007.
Background
Before joining Diamond Light Source, Ramanan worked in various research roles. From 2009 to 2015, Ramanan was a Research Fellow at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai. Following this, Ramanan served as an Experimental Officer at UK Catalysis Hub from 2019 to 2020. Ramanan also gained experience as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at ALBA Synchrotron in Spain from 2016 to 2018.
Research Interests
Ramanan's research interests include clean energy and the development of sustainable energy solutions. Ramanan employs X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (XAFS) techniques to investigate the relationship between local structure and properties in functional materials, contributing to advancements in material science.
Professional Experience
Ramanan's professional experience includes a role as an M.Sc. Project researcher at the Indian Institute of Science from 2008 to 2009. This diverse background in various scientific roles has equipped Ramanan with a comprehensive understanding of synchrotron technology and material science.