Madhavi Krishnan

Madhavi Krishnan is Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Oxford, Department of Chemistry. Her research focuses on molecular-level interactions and transport at the nanometer scale in fluids, with a particular emphasis on electrostatic interactions. Her work explores the use of equilibrium thermodynamics to trap single molecules in solution, offering new experimental approaches to study molecular properties and structure. Krishnan's research combines experiment, theory, and simulation to understand and control molecular behavior in fluids. She has contributed significantly to the field of molecular electrostatics, including the role of interfacial solvent in modulating forces between charged particles.

Madhavi Krishnan is a researcher at the University of Oxford, specializing in soft condensed matter, single molecule trapping, and nanoscale electrostatics. Her work explores the behavior of nanoscale objects in fluid environments, focusing on electrostatic trapping, single-molecule electrometry, and the role of surface chemistry in interfacial phenomena. Krishnan's research includes the development of microfluidic devices for genetic analysis and the study of charge-dependent forces in solution. Her publications address topics such as geometry-induced electrostatic trapping, entropic trapping, and the measurement of single nanoscale objects. Her contributions span both fundamental and applied aspects of nanoscale electrostatics and soft matter physics.