About Me:

I am a Mechatronics Engineer by training with an MBA in Business analytics and pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering to develop modular systems to promote industrial decarbonization. Quite passionate about giving back to earth and I would like to use my skills to develop technology that can be "planet-friendly". I have been an ardent practitioner of Enterprise Design Thinking and Open Innovation. I am quite passionate about developing my skillset and taking baby steps towards converting my ideas and problem solving and develop a strong process-to-product strategy. I have been selected for the Stanford SEED Cohort'23 and I have been a recipient of the certification. Furthermore, I am pursuing a ESG certification from the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and I have a Diploma in Forensic Science and Medicine from the International Institute of Forensic Sciences, India. I believe training myself in diverse disciplines can help me develop holistic solutions as true solutions are born only through interdisciplinary studies. My favourite quote is "I do not know what I may appear to the world, but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me".

My Projects

MITRA (Motorized Intelligent Tactile Robotic Arm)

I spearheaded the launch of "MITRA - Motorized Intelligent Tactile Robotic Arm" as part of the #100kidsinitiative, sponsored by Mondelez International. This project aimed to provide functional prosthetic arms to children aged between 6 and 16 in rural and semi-urban areas. The focus was on designing and developing a low-cost prosthetic arm to make it accessible to a larger population.

The MITRA arm combines advanced motorized technology with intelligent tactile sensors, enabling users to perform various tasks with increased dexterity and precision. The project involved extensive research, design iterations, and collaboration with experts in the field of prosthetics.

The primary goal of MITRA was to empower children with limb differences and enhance their quality of life. By providing affordable and functional prosthetic arms, we aimed to enable these children to engage in daily activities, pursue their passions, and improve their overall well-being.

Through the #100kidsinitiative, we successfully distributed MITRA arms to children in rural and semi-urban cities, positively impacting their lives and fostering inclusivity. This project exemplifies the intersection of technology, innovation, and social impact, and I am proud to have led its development.

Aakri - Smart Bin for Biomedical Waste