Prabhu Soundarrajan
Researcher
Applied Nanotech, Inc.

Educational path
· BS, Chemical Engineering
· MS Polymer Engineering (Graduate Research in Nanotechnology)

Special training for nanotechnology
Carbon Nanotube material properties, Polymer chemistry, Electrochemistry, Sensors, Thin Film Processing, Nanoparticle synthesis and Entrepreneurship

Tips/Advice to jumpstart a career in nanotechnology
You should incorporate interest in diversified areas of science and engineering. I would also recommend a basic science or engineering degree.

Why did you choose the field of nanotechnology?
It was scientifically exciting and intellectually simulating.

How did you first get into nanotechnology?
When I began my graduate research at the University of Akron.

What is it like to work in nanotechnology?
Interesting. There are some challenges that one needs to overcome before the full realization of nanotechnology – it is a learning experience everyday.