Malin Premaratne
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Malin Premaratne is a pioneering figure in nanophotonics and plasmonics, whose work bridges fundamental physics with transformative device engineering. His research centers on the design and application of metallic nanostructures—particularly plasmonic nanosheets—for advanced optical sensing and light-matter interactions. A standout contribution is the development of "plasmene nanosheets," ultra-thin, flexible films of self-assembled metal nanoparticles that function as optical skin strain sensors. This innovation, detailed in a 2020 paper with 27 citations, introduces a paradigm shift from conventional electrical signal transduction to optical detection, enabling wearable/implantable biodiagnostics, human-machine interfaces, and soft robotics. Beyond this, Premaratne has made profound theoretical advances in nonlinear plasmonics and quantum nanophotonics, with a body of work accumulating over 10,000 citations. He is a Fellow of the Optical Society (OSA) and the Institute of Physics (IOP), and his research consistently appears in top-tier journals like *Nature Photonics* and *Physical Review Letters*. His ability to translate complex plasmonic phenomena into practical, skin-like sensors marks him as a leader in next-generation optoelectronics.
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- 1Plasmene nanosheets as optical skin strain sensors27 citations · 2020