Mr. Surya Kanta Ghadei, is a passionate researcher pursuing a Joint Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering under the AcSIR–RMIT Joint Doctoral Program, with sponsorship from RMIT University, Australia. His research focuses on bio-inspired nanostructured engineered coatings and flexible multifunctional materials for advanced environmental and sensing applications. His work uniquely bridges materials science, nanotechnology, and environmental engineering, aiming to develop sustainable, fluorine/silane-free superhydrophobic surfaces and intelligent foam-based sensing platforms for oil-water separation, corrosion inhibition, and wearable diagnostics.

Surya’s research interests encompass multifunctional interfaces, superhydrophobic materials, and 3D porous hybrid architectures with tunable wetting, electrical, and mechanical properties. His studies include the fabrication of rGO-decorated perovskite-based heterojunctions for gas sensing, bio-derived functionalized calcium carbonate coatings for anti-corrosion and oil-water separation, and flexible foam-based piezoresistive sensors for smart wearable technologies.

He has contributed to several high-impact scientific articles and a filed patent on cactus-inspired structured foams. His dedication lies in integrating bio-mimicry with nanotechnology to address global challenges in clean technology and smart materials. Beyond research, Surya is deeply motivated by innovation, sustainability, and the translation of scientific ideas into real-world solutions.