Bio-material expert with unique combination of medical device and technical knowledge. Strong academic credentials in human physiology, molecular biology and bio-compatible materials with test methods and model development. Published over 90 scientific papers in international Journals and 3 patents in the medical device, tissue engineering, polymers and drug delivery area. Reviewer and co-editor in chief to 7+ international journals of repute in Drug delivery and Biomedical Research.

Thirty-Five years of experience as a project lead in medical device and technology development. Strong experience with broad range of medical products including polymeric and tissue-based implantable, site-specific drug delivery, medical diagnostics and combination devices. Product/process development skills with demonstrated success from concept through commercialization involving selection of materials, characterization, biological evaluation of materials, bench, feasibility tests and pre-clinical (animal) testing.

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

Biomaterial Science and Technology PhD '87, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

Pharmaceutical Science

Surfaces, Coatings And Films

Biomaterials

Cell Biology

Orthodontics

Hematology

Cardiology And Cardiovascular Medicine

Pulmonary And Respiratory Medicine

Emergency Medicine

Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Clinical Biochemistry

Surgery

Biomedical Engineering

Cancer Research

Immunology

Cellular And Molecular Neuroscience

Genetics

Mechanical Engineering

Polymers And Plastics

Organic Chemistry

Ophthalmology

General Health Professions

General Materials Science

Materials Chemistry

Renewable Energy, Sustainability And The Environment

Atomic And Molecular Physics, And Optics

Aerospace Engineering

Analytical Chemistry

Automotive Engineering

Oncology