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- Associate Professor in Nanomedicine and Regenerative Medicine
- Department of Surgical Biotechnology
- Div of Surgery & Interventional Sci
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
Dr. Hirak K Patra is among the next generation of scientists with cross-discipline interests. He is an expert in nanomedicine and nanoscale biotechnology. He is a fellow (Jr, B1) at the Wolfson College at the University of Cambridge where he implemented his EU Marie Skłodowska Curie Individual European Fellowship. Dr. Patra completed his PhD with high standing reputation for his thesis work on “Synthetic
nanoforms as designer and explorer for cellular events'' with several high rank publications
and huge citations from University of Calcutta, well known for its fundamental
education system with three Nobel Laureates in Asia. He moved to the Applied
Physics Division of Linköping University with the
prestigious Integrative Regenerative Medicine Fellowship at Sweden to work with the father of
biosensor Prof. Anthony Turner at his Biosensors and Bioelectronics Center. His research interests across the
discipline attract the attention of pioneer leading scientists and are awarded
with several ‘Young Scientist’ categories globally. His personal dedication in
the field and passion for innovation together with his skills and experience
enable him to publish 4 PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) documents that is
remarkable at his age.


Hirak’s Lab is exploring nanoscale science, technologies and materials for advanced healthcare applications. We are a group of enthusiastic researchers from diverse cross-disciplinary backgrounds united together to enjoy the fun in understanding nanoscience and exploring through dedicated scientific research. In our group we welcome and encourage disruptive innovation. We are involved in synthesis of new nanomaterials and chemistry for engineering their physical and chemical properties for biomedical applications.
Biochemical environment of drug resistance
Understanding strategies for non-invasive monitoring of nanomaterials
Addressing the macroscale physicochemical environment for drug resistance
We focus on understanding the basic biochemical and physicochemical environment and mechanism of drug resistance, and nanoscale physical properties that can help non-invasive monitoring of such environment.
Engineering:
Synthesis and application of ultra-small nanosystems
Surface engineering nanosurface for specific targeting
Biosynthesis of nanoparticle/exosome/ECV/microparticles
Designing molecules and biopolymers for specific stimuli response
Theranostic module (combined diagnostic and therapeutic component in a single platform)
Translation:
Nano-diagnostics
Medicated implants to combat with rejection
Developing Nanovaccine for better immunomodulation
Personalised exosome/ECV/microparticle based delivery system
Our combined research interests are translational endeavour. For example, developing nano-diagnostic systems, rejection-combating medicated implants, nanovaccine with enhanced immunomodulation, and personalised delivery systems (exosome, ECV, and microparticle).
MSc Nanotechnology & Regenerative Medicine Programme
MSc Research projects (SURG0074 & SURG0089) - Module Lead [2020-2021]
Biomaterials (SURG0087) - Deputy Module Lead [2020 -]
Materials in Medicine (SURG0120) - Module Lead [2021 - ]
2021 | DGT Research | Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences | University College London, United Kingdom |
2020 | Associate Professor of Nanomedicine and Regenerative Medicin | Surgical Biotechnology | University College London, United Kingdom |
2018 – 2021 | Fellow (Jr, B1) | Wolfson College | University of Cambridge, United Kingdom |
2017 – 2019 | Marie Curie Individual European Fellow | Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology | University of Cambridge, United Kingdom |
2016 – 2019 | Assistant Professor (Biträdande Universitetslektor) | Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine | Linkoping University, Sweden |
2014 – 2016 | First Research Engineer (Förste forskningsingenjör) | Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine | Linkoping University, Sweden |
2012 – 2014 | Integrative Regenerative Medicine (IGEN) Fellow | Biosensors and Bioelectronic Centre | Linkoping University, Sweden |