Vijay Shirhatti

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Vijay Shirhatti’s research focuses on the intersection of flexible electronics, sensor technology, and advanced nanomaterials, with a particular emphasis on graphene-based composites. His major contributions include the development of a PDMS-encapsulated graphene-nickel composite film for flexible tactile sensors, a pioneering approach that combines mechanical flexibility with high sensitivity for wearable and soft robotics applications. He also introduced a novel supercapacitor-based methodology for graphene sensor development, leveraging graphene’s high electric double-layer capacitance to create capacitive sensors—a creative bridge between energy storage and sensing technologies. Though his citation counts are modest (4 and 3 for his most-cited papers), his work represents early-stage innovation in multifunctional nanomaterials. Notably, his tactile sensor work demonstrates a practical pathway for integrating graphene into flexible, durable platforms, while his supercapacitor sensor concept opens new avenues for self-powered sensing systems. Shirhatti’s research is particularly valuable for students and researchers exploring low-cost, scalable graphene synthesis and its dual-use in energy and sensing devices.