Abhishek A.

Regenerative Biomaterials and Theranostics Laboratory. Dept. of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, CUSAT.

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Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)

Kochi, Kerala 682022, India

I am a PhD student in the Regenerative Biomaterials and Theranostics Laboratory, Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), under the supervision of Prof. G.S. Sailaja. My doctoral research focuses on developing inherently radiopaque, biodegradable biomaterials for orthopaedic and craniomaxillofacial repair, tissue regeneration, and locoregional cancer therapy.

My research interests span biomaterials, polymer nanocomposites, 3D printing, bone and cartilage tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and drug delivery systems. I previously worked on injectable hydrogels for cartilage repair at IIT Kanpur, interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) coatings at IIT Madras, and bone graft substitutes at CUSAT.

Beyond research, I qualified GATE 2026 and stood first in my M.Tech batch at CUSAT. My work has led to a book chapter with Springer and a manuscript currently under review at Ceramics International.

news

Aug 10, 2026 Manuscript titled Electrospun Cissus quadrangularis integrated-PCL Membranes: Data-Driven Mechanical Phenotyping Correlates with Early Osteogenic Activity submitted to Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials (JMBBM-D-26-01201).
Jul 15, 2026 Manuscript titled Early Biomineralizing Radiopaque Phosphorylated Nanocellulose Intercalated Brushite Self-Setting Composites for Periodontal Regeneration submitted to Ceramics International (CERI-D-26-03910).
Jun 01, 2026 Book chapter Reclaimed Wastewater in the Semiconductor Industry published in The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, Springer.
Apr 15, 2026 Started PhD at the Regenerative Biomaterials and Theranostics Laboratory, Dept. of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, CUSAT.
Mar 20, 2026 Qualified GATE 2026.

selected publications

  1. Springer
    Reclaimed Wastewater in the Semiconductor Industry
    Athira Raveendran Ambakkattu, Abhishek Ajith, and Juviya Mathew
    In The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, 2026