Research Engineer III
Saint-Gobain Life Sciences – Sensors · Chennai
Saint-Gobain Life Sciences – Sensors · Chennai
Sensor development engineer with a PhD from IIT Madras (Best Thesis Award) and 2.5 years of industrial R&D at Saint-Gobain Research India (Life Sciences – Sensors Division), where I have been recognised twice as Most Valuable Professional (2024 & 2025).
My expertise bridges MEMS sensor design, flexible electronics, nanomaterial synthesis, and bioprocess pressure sensing. I take ideas from first principles through to cGMP-compliant validated products — combining deep materials science with hands-on embedded electronics and data-driven optimisation.
I have led projects spanning single-use pharmaceutical bioprocess sensors, a high-value e-vehicle thermal valve system, acoustic high-temperature sensors, and conductive ceramic coatings — always working at the intersection of cutting-edge materials and practical engineering.
Spearheaded development of sterile single-use pressure sensors for pharmaceutical bioprocess manufacturing, applying MEMS design, flexible substrate engineering, and cGMP compliance for cell culture monitoring and downstream processing.
Led cross-functional team on an electronic thermal valve actuation system for e-vehicle deployment — managing technical design, embedded electronics integration, and stakeholder coordination from concept through production validation.
Invented polymer nanocomposite-based flexible strain sensor adhesive tape using polymer-functionalized CNT/graphene. Granted Indian patent for novel technology enabling wearable electronics and structural health monitoring.
Pioneered environmentally sustainable NO₂ gas sensor using biomass-derived carbon from invasive Prosopis Juliflora, demonstrating a novel materials science approach addressing both sensing performance and ecological challenges.
Architected MEMS acceleration sensor with zero cross-axis sensitivity through advanced FEM optimisation (COMSOL Multiphysics) and integrated silicon nanowire piezoresistor design, achieving high prime-axis response without sacrificing bandwidth.
Designed and deployed portable embedded electronics interface systems including LabVIEW-based test stations, IoT-enabled wireless acquisition, real-time signal processing, and sensor-to-system integration for industrial and wearable applications.
Supplementary demonstration videos published alongside peer-reviewed journal articles. Originally released as part of the respective publications.
Demonstrates a biomass-derived carbon-based NO₂ gas sensor triggering a real-time alarm upon hazardous gas leak detection — showcasing sensitivity and practical safety application.
Shows the polymer nanocomposite flexible strain sensor integrated into an IoT system for real-time tactile sensing — demonstrating wireless data acquisition and response to finger-press inputs.
Demonstrates real-time control of a robotic arm using finger-mounted graphene flexible strain sensors over Bluetooth — highlighting the sensor's precision and wearable integration capability.
Shows the CNT-based polymer nanocomposite flexible strain sensor detecting joint movements and gestures in real time — validating its use for wearable human activity monitoring.
Demonstrates the waterproof graphene-based strain sensor performing reliably under wet conditions for tactile sensing — proving durability and consistent electrical response in real-world environments.
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