Research Interests
Radiopharmaceuticals
Production of radionuclides through accelerators, cyclotrons and reactor irradiations for cancer theranostics.
Separation Science
Ion exchange chromatography, extraction chromatography, solvent extraction, and electrochemical separations.
Materials Science
Design and testing of high entropy alloys for extreme environments and biomaterials. SEM-EDX, XRD, FTIR, TEM studies.
Automation & AI
Process development for purification and radiolabeling. Python, LISE++, SRIM, Thermo Cal, MATLAB & SolidWorks.
class Researcher:
name = "Deepika Davuluri"
affiliation = "Michigan State University"
lab = "Domnanich Lab, FRIB"
focus = ["Isotope Harvesting", "Radiocisplatin", "Cancer Theranostics"]
skills = ["Python", "LISE++", "SRIM", "MATLAB", "SolidWorks"]
Research Experience
Harvesting and Separation of Platinum Isotopes for Radiocisplatin Generation
PI: Dr. Katharina Domnanich
Solid isotope harvesting of Pt-197 and Pt-189 from the FRIB beamline, followed by efficient isolation and purification strategies. Exploring synthesis of radiocisplatin as a cancer theranostic combining chemotherapy with theranostic capabilities.
Harvesting and Separation of Calcium-47 for Scandium-47 Production
PI: Dr. Katharina Domnanich
Proof-of-principal test for the isotope harvester designed for platinum isotopes. Solid isotope harvesting of Ca-47 from the FRIB beamline using Ca-48 isotope for Ca-47/Sc-47 generator system.
Production and Separation of Promethium-149 for Cancer Therapeutics
PI: Dr. Katharina Domnanich
Exploring production and isolation of Pm-149 via cation exchange chromatography. Optimizing production from enriched Nd-148 targets via neutron irradiation in a reactor.
Novel Reduced-Activation TaVTi(W,Cr,Fe) Compositionally Complex Alloys
PI: Dr. Amy Gandy
Manufactured and characterized novel alloys for plasma-facing components in future fusion power stations using SEM-EDX, XRD, Optical microscopy, and Mechanical testing after heat treatment and Ion implantation.
Probabilistic Analysis of Radionuclide Transport from Near Surface Repository
PI: Dr. PM Sathya Sai
Event tree analysis for repository failure due to rainwater protrusion. Developed Python code to compute risk to critical group members from ingestion of contaminated water using Probabilistic Assessment.
ISEI Team India: NASA Human Exploration and Rover Challenge
PI: Mr. Ralf Heckle, ISEI Leipzig
Studied materials used in non-pneumatic tires, focusing on polymers and mechanical properties. Applied SolidWorks knowledge to design non-pneumatic wheel systems for rover designs.
Education
PhD - Chemistry
Michigan State University, USA
MSc - Materials Science & Engineering
University of Sheffield, UK
M.Tech - Nuclear Engineering
Pandit Deendayal Energy University
B.Tech - Chemical Engineering
Sathyabama University
Publications & Conferences
// Publications & Manuscripts
Solid harvesting and separation of Pt-197 for cancer theranostic
Deepika Davuluri, Evan Williams, Dan Racz, Katharina Domnanich, Ivis Chaple Gore (2026)
Solid harvesting of Ca-47 for Ca-47/Sc-47 generator
Vira Zakusilova, Deepika Davuluri, Katie Austin, Emilia Majka, Katharina Domnanich, Greg Severin (2026)
Probabilistic safety analysis of open pit uranium mine constituting an aquifer in proximity using PYTHON
Deepika Davuluri, Nikith Vasa, Manish Kumar (2026)
// Conference Presentations
Probabilistic safety analysis of open pit uranium mine constituting an aquifer in proximity using PYTHON
ICAWTM 2026 Conference, PDEU
Online Oral PresentationProduction of novel platinum isotopes for theragnostic of cancers
ACS SPRING 2024
Oral PresentationSafety Analysis of Near-surface nuclear waste repository constituting an aquifer in proximity
ICAWTM 2020 Conference, PDEU
Online Oral PresentationProduction of Bio ceramic from Waste Eggshell
CEEE, SSN College of Engineering
PresentationAwards & Experience
// Awards & Honors
Alfred J. And Ruth Zeits Fellowship
Michigan State University
Associate Member, SigmaXi Society
The Scientific Research Honor Society
UN Karamveer Chakra Fellowship
United Nations
ISEI Germany STEM Ambassadorship
ISEI Leipzig, Germany
Best Multinational Team Award
NASA Human Exploration & Rover Challenge
Star of Excellence
Sathyabama University
// Work & Internships
Teaching Assistant
2023 - 2024Department of Chemistry, MSU
Undergraduate laboratory instruction, grading, and academic support for core chemistry concepts.
Co-Founder
2015 - 2022COSMAGEN
Led strategy, innovation, and development. Analyzed 5000+ documents, secured MSME registration. Designed Project EduOM empowering 0.35M+ underprivileged students.
Research Intern
Jul - Aug 2024University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Fabrication of ionic liquids for separating platinum isotopes from irradiated iridium foils at Dr. Chaple's lab.
Intern
Jan 2015Oil and Gas Corporation, GOI
Exposed to crude oil extraction mechanisms and technologies at Gadimoga plant operating since the 1980s.
// Extracurricular Activities
Get In Touch
Interested in collaboration, radiopharmaceutical research, or materials science?Let's connect and explore the possibilities.
davulur8@msu.edu
Phone
+1 309-532-4220
Deepika Davuluri Ph.D.(C)
Location
East Lansing, MI, USA