About
Gayathri Vinod, from India, is pursuing PhD at École Centrale de Lyon, France, and RMIT University, Australia. She holds a BS-MS dual degree in Physics from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati.
For her master’s thesis, she developed a kidney-on-a-chip model to investigate blood flow dynamics and evaluate drug efficacy at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. Subsequently, she worked on the chip-scale atomic clock project at the Centre for Nanoscience and Engineering (CeNSE), IISc. These experiences led her to develop a strong interest in chip-scale devices, especially in the fields of nanofabrication and photonics.
Her longstanding interest in photonics was further nurtured through coursework and her hands-on experience with nanofabrication tools. This ultimately inspired her to pursue PhD focused on the development of integrated photonic devices. She is driven to advance integrated and nonlinear photonics by exploring novel device architectures and material platforms, aiming to develop high-performance photonic components for applications in telecommunications, sensing, and the near- to mid-infrared spectral ranges.
Interests
In her free time, Gayathri enjoys reading, traveling, dancing, and exploring various crafts.