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.