RAAGAV SR

Mechatronics Engineer | Biomedical Engineering Researcher

Focused on developing innovative solutions at the intersection of mechatronics, micro/nanotechnology, and biomedical applications.

About Me

A dedicated Mechatronics Engineer (B.E. from Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, CGPA: 8.28) with postgraduate research experience at IIT Delhi. My journey began with a fascination for machines and electronics, evolving through internships and projects towards a strong interest in micro/nanoscale devices, mechatronics for biological systems, and biomedical engineering. I am passionate about interdisciplinary research and developing impactful solutions for healthcare challenges, particularly in areas like theranostics, biosensors, microfluidics, and biomedical implants. I thrive in collaborative environments and possess strong problem-solving skills.

Work Experience

Research Assistant (Full-Time)

Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology | New Delhi, India

Sep 2024 - Present

  • Designed and developed a hollow microneedle-based intraocular implant for localized drug delivery in diabetic retinopathy.
  • Designed and engineered an ex vivo cardiovascular bioreactor system mimicking real-time heart conditions for preclinical implant evaluation.
  • Designed, simulated (FEA), fabricated (laser machining), and tested bioresorbable cardiac stents with flared-ends to prevent migration.
  • Expertise: Biomedical Implants, Mechanical Design, FEA, Control Systems, Mechatronics, Biomedical Product Development, Laser Micromachining.

Micro and Nanosystem RnD Engineer (Full-Time)

ImmuGenix Biosciences Pvt.Ltd | Chennai, India

May 2023 - Aug 2024

  • Led prototype development for clinical diagnostics, microbiology, and biotechnology needs.
  • Designed and engineered a microfluidic device for efficient Sanger sequencing.
  • Spearheaded the creation of a gene isolation kit integrated into a lab-on-chip platform.

Mechatronics Engineer (Part-Time)

Park's BioLabs LLP | Chennai, India

Mar 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Prototyped a seaweed sheet making machine.
  • Developed MEMS-based devices for melanin sensing.
  • Developed novel MEMS-based techniques for detecting, extracting, and purifying vitamin B12.
  • Tested and evaluated bionic semiconductor devices using organic materials.

Domains of Interest

Projects

Ex Vivo Cardiovascular Bioreactor for the Preclinical Evaluation of Cardiovascular Implants

FABB Lab, IIT Delhi | Oct 2024 - Ongoing

Developed a system mimicking a functioning human heart environment to study cardiovascular devices/tissues in real-time, reducing challenges of animal/clinical trials.

Design and development of a microneedle-based drug delivering intraocular implant

FABB Lab, IIT Delhi | Sep 2024 - Ongoing

Created a hollow microneedle system for localized, sustained drug release into the suprachoroidal space for treating diabetic retinopathy.

Design optimization and Testing for bioresorbable cardiac stents to overcome stent migration

FABB Lab, IIT Delhi | Oct 2024 - Jan 2025

Addressed stent migration failures through CAD design, FEA simulation, femtosecond laser fabrication, and validation testing based on ASTM/ISO protocols.

Multiphysics simulation of Carbon nanomaterials based supercapacitors

Dept. of Chemistry, Coimbatore Institute of Technology | Jan 2024 - Feb 2024

Simulated supercapacitor performance on a turbocharger to reduce turbo lag at low RPMs, improving vehicle acceleration.

Devlopement of Electrochemical non-enzymatic Biosensor

Dept. of Chemistry, Coimbatore Institute of Technology | Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

Worked on developing a non-enzymatic biosensor using novel nanomaterial to detect glucose. Involved sensor fabrication, signal conditioning, device modeling, and prototype fabrication.

Microfluidic device for gene isolation

Immugenix Biosciences PVT LTD | Oct 2023 - Feb 2023

Designed and prototyped a microfluidic chip for electrostatic gene/DNA isolation.

Lab on a chip with Solid State pH meter for microbial infection diagnostics

Immugenix Biosciences PVT LTD | Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

Developed a lab-on-chip device with embedded novel material-based pH meter for infection type determination via continuous monitoring.

Photo based gene sequence reader for microbiological applications

Immugenix Biosciences PVT LTD | May 2023 - Jan 2024

Fabricated a miniature device with photosensors to detect DNA sequence for identifying infection nature.

Design and Development of Nano thin film sensor for biosensing applications

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | June 2022 - May 2023

Designed and developed a MEMS-based ZnO-SnO2 composite nano thin film sensor for biosensing.

Automated Seaweed sheet maker machine

Park's Biolabs LLP | May 2022 - Aug 2022

Designed and developed an automated seaweed sheet maker machine prototype individually.

Design and Development of photo sensor for detection and quantification of Vitamin B-12

Park's Biolabs LLP | Apr 2022 - Feb 2024

Designed and developed a photo-sensor using doped 2D nanomaterials for Vitamin B-12 sensing. Prototyped a low-resource lab-on-chip for remote use.

Design and fabrication of automated media Preparator

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

Developed a fully automated unit for culture media preparation and packaging.

SCADA-Integrated Adaptive Control System for Electroplating Shop

Brakes India Private Limited | Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

Integrated SCADA with machine learning for error prevention, real-time monitoring, and data storage in an automated electroplating shop.

Karakuri Kaizen-Based Valve for Coolant Circulation in CNC Machines

Brakes India Private Limited | Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

Developed an energy-efficient, maintenance-free Karakuri Kaizen valve to regulate coolant flow in CNC drilling units.

Competitions

Solvathon'25 (Runner-up)

Apollo Hospitals and IIT Delhi | Feb 2025

Designed and prototyped a wearable health band addressing power loss, featuring essential monitoring, chronic disease management, and post-op recovery options. Prototype pitched for further development.

Nanohackathon'25 (Finalist)

CeNSE, Indian Institute of Science | Jan 2025 - ongoing

Designed and simulated (COMSOL) an SOI-MEMS strain gauge for real-time pressure monitoring on cardiac stents to predict calcification. Layout designed in KLayout.

Solvathon'24 (Runner-up)

Apollo Hospitals (ARI) | Feb 2024

Addressed Apollo Hospitals' clinical requirements by prototyping a universally adaptable modular fluid drain monitoring system within 36 hours. Prototype tuned into a commercial product.

tinyML Challenge'23 (Runner-up)

International Telecommunication Union | Nov-2023

Plant disease detection using computer vision and ML.

Cyber Hackathon (Second Runner-up)

Greater Chennai Police | Dec 2022

CCTV footage analytics challenge conducted by the cybercrime wing.

MANUFEST (Second Runner-up)

Vellore Institute of Technology | Oct 2022

Developed use case, provided integrative 3D model for existing hip bone implant, pitched within 36 hours. Solution reduced weight while maintaining stability, inspired by trellis bike frame.

Autothon (Winner-up)

Bannari Amman Institute of Technology | June 2022

Dismantling and assembly of an IC diesel engine in 58 mins, 13 secs (National level Record Timing).

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