National Academicians

PhD Materials Science and Engineering, University of Cambridge,

Present, Tenured Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University. Chair Professor, Xinghua Distinguished Chair Professor, Director of iWearables Center

1996-2025: National University of Singapore

Integrating cross-fields technologies such as nanofibers, smart materials, living materials, sensors, actuators, miniature energy systems, and artificial intelligence towards designing and developing intelligent wearables.

Seeram Ramakrishna made seminal contributions in understanding and enhancing the biological, chemical, electrical, mechanical, and physical responses of nanofibers made by electrospinning technology. His cutting-edge research appeared in prestigious journals including Nature, Nature Reviews Methods, Nature Communications, and Matter. He is ranked 11 globally in the field of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Elsevier | Stanford list). He is named among the World’s Most Influential Minds (Thomson Reuters) and a Highly Ranked Scholar (Scholar GPS). Has published over 500 papers in Q1 journals, with an H-index of 221 and more than 227,500 citations (as of December 2025). He holds over 70 patents. Delivered more than 500 invited opening speeches and keynote addresses at various renowned conferences, national events, and activities facilitated by the World Bank and the United Nations’ organizations around the world. Provided competitive technological innovation advisory services to multiple tech startups, contributing significantly to the notable benefits achieved in the commercialization of their scientific research outcomes.

Seeram Ramakrishna is a recipient of the Chinese Government Friendship Award, and Chang Jiang Scholar of Ministry of Education, China. He is a Fellow | Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering; UK Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng); Singapore Academy of Engineering; Indian National Academy of Engineering; ASEAN Academy of Engineering & Technology; International Academy of Engineering and Technology; International Academy of Bionic Science; and World Academy for Artificial Consciousness (WACA).

His influential cross-fields research and thought leadership are well respected globally, evidenced by his election to the prestigious international societies. They include the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), ASM International, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE, UK), Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3, UK), Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES), Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), International Union of Biomedical Science and Engineering (IUBSE), and International Society of Bionic Engineering (ISBE).

His numerous recognitions include CAS PIFI Distinguished Scientist; Doctor Honoris Causa, TUIASI, Romania; Honorary Engineering Doctorate, CUT, South Africa; Honorary Everest Chair of MBUST, Nepal; IITM Distinguished Alumni Award; IITH Distinguished Professor; Senior Chartered Engineer (Sustainability), Singapore; IFEES President’s Award-Global Visionary for the life-long contributions to engineering education; ASEAN Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award; IES Prestigious Engineering Achievement Award; Singapore LKY Fellowship; Cambridge Nehru Scholarship; and NUS Outstanding University Researcher Award.