Kranthi K. R. Bannuru

Singapore University of Technology and Design

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Kranthi K. R. Bannuru is a materials scientist and engineer specializing in advanced manufacturing of functional polymers and piezoelectric devices. His research primarily focuses on the development of freestanding three-dimensional structures for sensing applications, leveraging electrohydrodynamic printing techniques to create flexible, self-powered sensors. In his notable 2022 work, "Freestanding 3D piezoelectric PVDF sensors via electroprinting," Bannuru demonstrated a novel approach to fabricating polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) sensors that operate without a substrate, achieving enhanced sensitivity and mechanical robustness. This contribution, which has garnered early citations, addresses critical challenges in wearable electronics and structural health monitoring by enabling conformable, energy-harvesting devices. Bannuru’s work bridges materials processing and device engineering, offering scalable pathways for next-generation sensors. His achievements include advancing the understanding of electrospinning and electroprinting parameters to control crystallinity and piezoelectric response in polymers. As an emerging voice in the field, Bannuru’s research holds promise for applications in soft robotics, biomedical monitoring, and smart infrastructure, with his citation record reflecting growing interest from the scientific community.