Koduri Venkata Surya Ramam
Associate Professor
Concepción
Summary
Accomplished academic with extensive experience in research, teaching, and project management in materials science, specializing in nanotechnology, composites, and energy materials. Proven leadership in directing research projects and mentoring postgraduate and doctoral candidates. Active collaborator with international institutions across the USA, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Passionate Associate Professor with 20 years of experience administering education and classroom procedures both autonomously and in collaboration with department faculty and leaders. Building foundations for next generation of academics and workforce pioneers.
Passionate Associate Professor with [Number] years of experience administering education and classroom procedures both autonomously and in collaboration with department faculty and leaders. Building foundations for next generation of academics and workforce pioneers.
Passionate Associate Professor with [Number] years of experience administering education and classroom procedures both autonomously and in collaboration with department faculty and leaders. Building foundations for next generation of academics and workforce pioneers.
Passionate Associate Professor with 20 years of experience administering education and classroom procedures both autonomously and in collaboration with department faculty and leaders. Building foundations for next generation of academics and workforce pioneers.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Professor
University of Concepción
1 2005 - Current
- Directed 26 research projects, including 6 FONDECYT grants, contributing over CLP 1.5 billion in resources
- Authored 99 publications in high-impact journals
- Secured three patents, including two awarded, and developed spin-off technology
- Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate courses, achieving top student evaluations (average: 6.5/7)
- Lab Head
- Nanocomposites Laboratory (2009–2023): Focused on material synthesis and characterization
- Green Energy Technologies Laboratory (2023–Present): Established cutting-edge facilities for electrochemical energy research
- Administrative Roles
- Head of Department, DIMAT (2018–2020)
- Member, Postgraduate and Doctoral Committee (2010–2018)
Principal Investigator
University of Concepción
01.2005 - Current
- Principal investigator in innovative projects, including energy harvesting and materials for solid oxide fuel cells
- Collaborated internationally on advanced material research with partners in the USA, UK, Germany, and Japan
- Recognized as a leading researcher with multiple first-ranked postdoctoral projects
- Key Projects
- Development of high-performance SOFC components
- Fabrication of nanostructured composites for energy and biomedical applications
- Mentorship
- Supervised 10 doctoral theses and 33 master’s theses, with international recognition for student projects
- Mentored 14 postdoctoral researchers, contributing to global research output
Education
Ph.D. - Physics
09-1999
Master of Science - Physics
05.2001 - 01.1994
Skills
materials characterization techniques
XRD
SEM
TEM
e-learning platforms
Canvas
Teams
Research and analysis
Academic publication
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Interdisciplinary research
Academic counseling
Research writing
Peer reviews
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Technology integration
Active listening
Relationship building
Peer collaboration
Project management
Workshops and seminars
Student assessments
Student mentoring
Creative instruction
Research leadership
Grant writing
Community outreach
Verbal and written communication
Mentorship
10, 33, 14, International recognition for student projects.
Publicationsandpatents
99 peer-reviewed journal articles with significant impact., Two granted, focusing on energy-efficient materials.
Department
Department of Materials Engineering
Awards
- Academic Evaluation, Outstanding, 01/01/16
- Best Poster Awards, At international conferences.
Projects
Development of high-performance SOFC components. Fabrication of nanostructured composites for energy and biomedical applications.
Institution
University of Concepción
Researchandachievements
Innovative projects, including energy harvesting and materials for solid oxide fuel cells., Internationally on advanced material research with partners in the USA, UK, Germany, and Japan., Leading researcher with multiple first-ranked postdoctoral projects.
Accomplishments
- Secured 3 patents in Biomaterials, Piezoelectrics.
- Established research collaborations with 12 international institutions, including Imperial College London, Germany, Singapore, Canada and South Korea.
- Organized 6 international conferences and delivered 75 presentations globally.
- Recipient of multiple first-ranked postdoctoral project grants under FONDECYT.
- 100+ peer-reviewed, ISI, high impact, publications.
- ICDD, USA : Standard patterns in ICDD database.
Certification
EAC PROGRAM EVALUATOR TRAINING , ABET CERTIFICATION
Timeline
EAC PROGRAM EVALUATOR TRAINING , ABET CERTIFICATION
10-2006
Principal Investigator - University of Concepción
01.2005 - Current
Andhra University - Master of Science, Physics
05.2001 - 01.1994
Associate Professor - University of Concepción
1 2005 - Current
Andhra University - Ph.D., Physics