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In a world where international collaboration drives innovation, Ayyalusamy “Rams” Ramamoorthy, a leading professor of chemical and biomedical engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, is poised to make a significant impact abroad.
Selected by the Institute of Chemistry at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS CHIMIE), Ramamoorthy will present his pioneering research at top French laboratories, marking an exciting moment for scientific exchange and collaboration.
“This opportunity allows me to discuss our research in NMR-based biomedical science, initiate new collaborations, and recruit students and postdoctoral fellows to join us at the joint college,” Ramamoorthy said. “I am grateful to CNRS for this honor and these wonderful opportunities.”
Ramamoorthy’s visit is part of the prestigious Ambassadeurs@INC program, established in 2019 by CNRS CHIMIE to foster international partnerships by inviting distinguished scientists from around the world to deliver lectures at prominent French institutions. The program highlights global leaders in scientific research, enabling cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing.
During his visit, Ramamoorthy will give 6-8 lectures on his cutting-edge research, particularly focusing on the use of solid-state NMR spectroscopy to study proteinopathies. His work delves into the chemical structure, three-dimensional structure, and dynamics of biological solids and semi-solids at atomic resolution, providing new insights into biomedical challenges.
CNRS CHIMIE oversees a network of over 120 research laboratories across France, Japan, China, and the United States, making it one of the largest hubs for scientific advancement. Through this program, Ramamoorthy’s lectures will enable host institutions to explore new realms of knowledge, further establishing his reputation as a foremost expert in his field.
Scheduled to visit France this fall, Ramamoorthy’s engagement aims to open doors to collaborative ventures and strengthen the connection between the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab), and French research facilities. Beyond academic exchange, this visit could lead to unique opportunities for recruiting postdoctoral fellows and visiting scientists, reinforcing the bridge between American and French scientific communities.
Ramamoorthy is particularly enthusiastic about interacting with diverse students. “The lectures at various universities will inspire students to participate in NIH-funded biomedical research in my lab and may attract them to pursue higher education at the joint college,” he said. “This engagement could also bring new users to leverage the state-of-the-art instruments and techniques at the MagLab.”
Ramamoorthy’s upcoming visit to France is a testament to his distinguished career and significant contributions to chemical and biomedical engineering.
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