Dr. K. Vijayarangamuthu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Pondicherry University. He previously received the DST-Inspire Faculty Award from the Department of Science and Technology, India, and worked as an Assistant Professor under the DST-INSPIRE faculty scheme at the Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Pondicherry University.

Before that, he conducted postdoctoral research at INHA University and the University of Ulsan, South Korea, focusing on graphene and 2D materials for energy and environmental applications. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Delhi, specializing in the synthesis and optical study of semiconductor materials.

His research interests include van der Waals materials, 2D material heterostructures, surface and interface studies, and materials for sensors, energy, and catalysis. He has published over 30+ research papers in peer-reviewed journals and holds three Korean patents in graphene technology.

Dr. K. Vijayarangamuthu's research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, specializing in van der Waals layered materials, 2D material heterostructures, and the surface and interface properties of metal oxides. His work involves the synthesis and engineering of nanomaterials for advanced applications in electronics, sensors, and catalysis, including chemical and biosensors, electronic devices, and high-performance catalysts.