Research Interests
Chemical Characterisation of Materials Synthesis of Materials Electrochemistry Materials Engineering Sensor technology (incl. chemical aspects) Medical biotechnology diagnostics (incl. biosensors) Nanophotonics Optical Properties of Materials Chemical Engineering Microscopy Structural Chemistry and SpectroscopyMr Vijaykumar Bodarya
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Chemical Engineering
College of Engineering and Information Technology
I am a Doctoral Researcher in the School of Chemical Engineering at Adelaide University, working on a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) project developing an integrated microfluidic platform for mRNA-LNP vaccine manufacturing. I am supported by a competitive, fully funded scholarship associated with the MRFF project.
My research focuses on the sensing and analytical side of mRNA-LNP manufacturing, developing practical approaches to monitor important process parameters and assess mRNA and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations. I work across spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques, including Raman and SERS, UV–Vis spectroscopy and electrochemical sensing, supported by a range of materials and particle characterisation methods.
Alongside my work on mRNA manufacturing, I investigate nanoporous anodic alumina (NAA) structures for sensing applications. More broadly, I am interested in bringing together sensing, spectroscopy, advanced materials and microfluidics to develop analytical approaches for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.
Real-Time Sensing and Process Monitoring:
Developing sensing approaches for monitoring important process and quality parameters during mRNA-LNP manufacturing, with a focus on reliable measurements for in-line and near-real-time process monitoring.
Spectroscopic Analysis:
Using Raman, SERS and UV–Vis spectroscopy to analyse mRNA and LNP-based systems, including mRNA concentration and residual components during purification and formulation. Complementary techniques such as Assay kit and DLS are used to characterise LNPs and support validation of the analytical measurements.
Microfluidic Sensing:
Exploring the integration of sensing and analytical approaches with microfluidic platforms to support continuous processing and real-time monitoring of mRNA-LNP manufacturing.
Nanoporous Materials and Biosensing:
Investigating nanoporous anodic alumina (NAA) structures as platforms for optical, chemical and biological sensing. This work explores how nanoporous structure and surface properties can be tailored for molecular detection and biosensing applications.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 - ongoing | Research Candidate | The University of Adelaide |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD in Chemical Engineering (Process & Resources) |
| 2015 - 2017 | Sardar Patel University | India | Master of Science in Condensed Matter Physics |
| 2012 - 2015 | Veer Narmad South Gujarat University | India | Bachelor of Science in Physics |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9th International Conference on Bio-Sensing Technology | Elsevier | Malaysia |
| 2025 | R&D Topics Conference in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry | Royal Australian Chemical Institute | Australia |
| 2025 | PSST-PR Conference 2025 | University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2024 | Microengineering Winter School | Australian National Fabrication Facility | Australia |
| 2017 | National Workshop on Analytical Techniques for Material Characterization (NWATMC - 2017) | Sardar Patel University | India |
| 2016 | Orientation Course on Accelerators, Lasers and related Science and Technology | Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology | India |
| 2015 | C.K. Majumdar Memorial Summer Workshop in Physics 2015 | S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences | India |
| 2014 | Fundamentals of Nanoscience | Sir P.T. Sarvajanik College of Science, Surat | India |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Bodarya, V., Jagani, H. S., Patel, A., Vyas, C. U., Gohil, J., & Pathak, V. M. (2024). Investigations of photo-transient properties and applications as photosensors in well-characterized tin telluride (SnTe) single crystal. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 314, 9 pages. Scopus3 WoS3 |
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) PhD Scholarship
Recipient of an MRFF-funded PhD scholarship supporting doctoral research on the development of sensing technologies and an integrated microfluidic platform for mRNA manufacturing at Adelaide University.
Engineering Materials
Adelaide University — Tutorial teaching and assessment marking.
- Semester 1, 2026 — Tutorial teaching and assessment marking
- Semester 2, 2026 — Tutorial teaching and assessment marking
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - ongoing | Member | International Association of Engineers (IAENG) | Australia |
| Date | Engagement Type | Partner Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 - ongoing | Collaboration | BioCina |
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