Profile
Sharath Sriram
- Chief Investigator
- RMIT University
- sharath.sriram@rmit.edu.au
- @sharath-sriram
Research Interests
- Functional materials
- Nanotechnology
- Sensors
- Wearable electronics
- Medical devices
Education
- Bachelor of Engineering, P.S.G. College of Technology, India
- Master of Engineering, RMIT University, Australia
- Doctor of Philosophy, RMIT University, Australia
Achievements & Awards
- 2012 NMI Prize for Measurement Excellence from the National Measurement Institute
- 2016 Named one of Australia’s Most Innovative Engineers 2016 by Engineers Australia
- 2016 Australian Museum 3M Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science
- 2018 Innovation Award, TechConnect World
- 2021 Knowledge Commercialisation Australia Best Industry Collaboration Award
- 2021 Information in Technology in Aged Care Excellence in Collaboration Award
- 2022 InnovationAus Awards for Excellence in Digital Health and Health Tech
- 2023 Rotary International (Chapter 3232) Young Achiever Award
Themes
- Manipulate, Biosensing Flagship
Professor Sharath Sriram is a research leader, based at RMIT University, who transforms materials and devices at scales smaller than a human hair into technology for electronics and sensing. He collaborates across disciplines and sectors to create devices for energy-efficient electronics, biomedical sensors, and high-speed communication.
He is an active contributor to science policy with a focus on long-term research strategy, research translation and infrastructure, and career stability and opportunities for early- and mid-career researchers. He is currently the President-Elect of Science & Technology Australia, the peak body representing over 110 member societies and 100,000 STEM professionals.