The Speakers
Workshop Day 1
Mr. S. Somanath
Mr. S. Somanath is the Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) from January 2018. He was the Director of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) since July 2015. Under his leadership as the Project Director, the first Experimental flight of LVM3-X/CARE mission was successfully accomplished on 18th December, 2014.
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Mr. S. Somanath
Director VSSC Thiruvananthapuram
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
Thiruvananthapuram 695022 (Kerala) INDIA
Dr. P. Radhakrishnan
Dr. P. Radhakrishnan is the director of PSG Institute of Advanced Studies from October 2007. He is also Member in Executive Committee of IMTMA, and COINDIA, Chairman of Research Advisory Board, CMTI, Bangalore. His Area of research are in Subtractive and additive manufacturing at multiple scales.
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Dr. P. Radhakrishnan
Director-IAS
PSG Tech.
Coimbatore 641004 (T.N.) INDIA
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Dr. M. Vijayakumar
Dr. M Vijayakumar is the Vice Chancellor of Yenepoya University, Mangalore. He also serves as the President of Indian Association Of Surgical Oncology and Vice president of Ostomates India . He has been providing a dedicated medical service to the people for last 30 years as a Surgeon, teacher and educationist. He was the honorary secretary of Surgical Society of Bangalore and Karnataka State Chapter of Association of Surgeons of India.
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Dr. M. Vijayakumar, MCh (Surgical Oncology)
Professor, YEN ONCO Centre
Vice Chancellor, Yenepoya University, Mangalore
Vice President, OSTOMATES INDIA
Former Director, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
Past President, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (2015)
Dr. K.P. Karunakaran
Dr. K. P. Karunakaran is working as a Institute Chair Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department in IIT Bombay. His research interests are in the field of Rapid Manufacturing, CNC Technology & Automation, and Computer Graphics for CAM Applications. He has a passion for Rotary-Wing Micro-Aerial Vehicles (RW-MAV), and Helicopters without Tail Rotor.
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Dr. K.P. Karunakaran
Institute Chair Professor
Mechanical Engineering Department
IIT Bombay, Powai- 400 076 INDIA
Dr. C. P. Paul
Dr. C. P. Paul is presently heading Laser Additive Manufacturing Laboratory at Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT). He is also Dean - Student Affairs at Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) - a deemed to be University of Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India at RRCAT.
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Dr. C. P. Paul
Head, Laser Additive Manufacturing Laboratory
Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
Indore 453001 (M.P.) INDIA
Dr. Bikramjit Basu
Dr. Bikramjit Basu is working as a Professor in Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He established vibrant research programs at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (2001-2011) and then at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (2011-present). He has been pursuing research at the confluence of Materials Science, Biological Science and Medicine. His research group has laid the foundation for biomechanically- compliant design of implants, 3D binderjet printing of biomaterials, science of biocompatibility and bioengineering strategies.
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Prof. Bikramjit Basu
Professor, Materials Research Center
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Banglore 560012 (Karnataka) INDIA
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Albin Prince John
Mr. Albin Prince John
Graduate student (PhD), REID lab,
Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University.
Dr. M. Dinesh
Dr. M. Dinesh is serving as Sr. Consultant & Head in the Department of Radiation Oncology since March 2017. He has completed his MBBS from Trivandrum Medical College, Kerala University in 1984. He started his professional career with Regional cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram in 1988. He completed his MD in Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore (Radiation Oncology) in 1992 . He completed his DNB in Radio Therapy in 1991. He has a total of 32 years of experience in the Oncology field. He is specialized in Radiation Oncology. Prior to joining MVRCCRI, he was working with Amrita Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Kochi.
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Dr. M. Dinesh
MD; DMRT; Dip NB (Radiation Oncology)
Head Radiation Oncology Division
MVR Cancer Centre & Research Institute (MVR CCRI)
Kozhikode 673601 (Kerala) INDIA
PANELISTS
Dr. Pramod Sudarshan
Dr Pramod Sudarshan is a National and International Fellowship trained Spine Surgeon. He has completed 2 years of Clinical Spine fellowship certified by Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) and international fellowships (IGASS, SICOT) focusing on pediatric spinal deformities like scoliosis and kyphosis. He is a Gold medalist in Orthopedics and has 10 International podium presentations (USA, Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, Dubai), 7 National podium presentations and several poster presentations at his credit. He is a recipient of multiple awards at regional, national and International conferences.
He specializes in treatment of back pain, neck pain, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Disc Surgery, treatment of Spinal Diseases, Spinal Deformity Correction, Spinal Cord Injury Treatment and traumatic Spine Injury.
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Dr. Pramod Sudarshan
M.S.Ortho, Fellow in Spine Surgery (ASSI)
IGASS fellow (Denmark), SICOT fellow (Texas, USA)
Consultant Spine Surgeon, Aster MIMS, Calicut
Dr. Pramod Subash
Dr. Pramod Subash currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Health Sciences Campus, Kochi.
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Dr. Pramod Subash MDS, DNB, MNAMS, MOMS RCPS (Glasg) FIBCSOMS, Dip. American Board (OMFS)
Clinical Professor & Chief
Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
Hon. treasurer, AOMSI
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Ponekkara, Kochi, Kerala, INDIA.,682041
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Dr. Mahesh K
Dr. Mahesh K. currently serves as a Professor at the Department of Paediatric Cardiology, School of Medicine, Kochi.
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Dr. Mahesh Kappanayil
Clinical Professor,
Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Pediatric CMR Services,
AIMS 3D Printing & Innovation Laboratory, Virtual Reality Studio
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Ponekkara, Kochi, Kerala, INDIA.,682041
Dr. Sherry Peter
Dr. Sherry Peter is a Craniomaxillofacial Surgeon who can transform looks and life of people with his unmatched surgical skills. One of the finest CMF Surgeons in the country, he has more than 18 years of experience to his credit. An expert in Maxillofacial Surgery, his areas of special interest are Inter Disciplinary Management of cleft lip, palate and other craniofacial anomalies, Distraction Osteogenesis, Craniofacial Surgery and Orthognathic Surgery
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Dr. Sherry Peter
Lead Consultant, Dept of Craniomaxillofacial surgery , Aster Medcity Elamakkara .P.O , Kochi – 682027
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Dr. Rohan Shetty
Dr. Rohan Shetty, completed his MBBS from Bangalore University and subsequently masters in surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore . Later he underwent training in surgical oncology at KIDWAI MEMORIAL INSTITUTE OF ONCOLOGY BANGLORE (2006-2008). He obtained MRCS from ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM in 2011. He has more than 7 yrs of experience in surgical oncology and has performed over 850 major and supra major surgeries. Also has many publications to his credit.
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Dr. Rohan Shetty
MBBS,MS,MRCS (Edin), FRCS(Glasgow)
Associate Professor , Department of Surgical oncology
Yenepoya Medical College
Yenepoya University, Mangalore, 575018
Dr. Sheeja Rajan
Dr. Sheeja Rajan currently serves as the Head of the Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Govt Medical College Kozhikode Kerala.
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Dr. Sheeja Rajan
Professor & HoD, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Govt Medical College Kozhikode, Kerala
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Dr. Manoj Kumar K. P
Dr. Manoj Kumar K. P is an oral & Maxillofacial surgeon with a special interest in Orthognathic surgery, Maxillofacial reconstructive surgery, Maxillofacial trauma dental implants. He is well versed with all the advanced surgical techniques in Orthognathic surgery & reconstructive surgery using virtual surgical planning & computer simulation. He graduated from Government dental college Kozhikode in the year 1992 & passed his postgraduation in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery from the same institution in 1997. He joined National Hospital Kozhikode as a Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon. He has got an experience of about 22 years in clinical practice of OMFS & teaching. He has been an invited speaker at various National & State level conferences of the OMFS Association & has several scientific publications to his credit.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar K. P
Principal
(Professor and Head
Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery)
KMCT Dental College, Kozhikode, Kerala
Workshop Day 2
Dr. B. Ravi
Dr. B. Ravi is Institute Chair Professor of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Bombay; Founder of BETIC - Biomedical Engineering & Technology Innovation Centre; and Head of Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship. He is also Honorary Adjunct Professor of National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore; Fellow of Indian National Academy of Engineering; and Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellow.
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Dr. B. Ravi
Institute Chair Professor
Mechanical Engineering
Founder of BETIC - Biomedical Engineering & Technology Innovation Centre; and Head of Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship
IIT Bombay, Powai- 400 076
Dr. Rupesh Ghyar
Dr. Rupesh Ghyar holds a doctorate degree from IIT Bombay. His PhD thesis focused on Systematic Approach for Functional and Surgical Suitability Evaluation of Mega Endo-prostheses, which involves standardization of FEA coupled with experimental evaluation. He has a Masters degree in Bioengineering, from University of Strathclyde (UK) and Bachelor's degree, in Mechanical Engineering, COEP ,Pune.
He has worked for six years as a Senior Research Associate in OrthoCAD Network Research Cell at IIT Bombay. Earlier, he was a business development manager for OSIM India, an orthopaedic implant manufacturer.
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Dr. Rupesh Ghyar
Sr. Executive Officer
BETiC Lab IIT Bombay
Mumbai
Powai 400076 (Maharashtra) INDIA
Mr. Bhanupratap Gaur
Mr. Bhanupratap Gaur is a doctoral researcher at IIT Bombay with expertise in product development in the Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering industries. Skilled in Metal and Plastic Additive Manufacturing, Prototype Development, Medical Device Development, CAD/CAM software, FEA, Operations Management, and Quality Management System. Currently, he is doing research on 3D printed Orthopedic Implants for bone reconstruction surgeries with Prof B. Ravi and team.
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Mr. Bhanupratap Gaur
Senior Research Fellow
(BETiC)/OrthoCAD Lab
IIT Bombay
Powai 400076 (Maharashtra) INDIA
Dr. J. Ramkumar
Dr. J. Ramkumar's research interests are in the field of Micro/Nano Manufacturing and New product/process development, Tribology, composite, Manufacturing Process modeling. He has numerous patents on several backgrounds including laser micromachining and photolithography, metal nanoparticles and carbon nanofibers.
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Dr. J. Ramkumar
Coordinator, Medtech lab & Imagineering Laboratory
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Design Program
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur 208016 (U.P.) INDIA
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Dr. Khalid Rafi
Dr. Khalid Rafi is the Senior Additive Manufacturing Program Development Lead for ASTM International. In his role, he is responsible for developing programs on AM education and workforce development, and programs on standardization and certification.
Prior to joining ASTM International, he was leading the AM initiatives at UL, a global testing and Certification Company. He is an experienced Additive Manufacturing professional and metallurgist with a comprehensive understanding on established additive manufacturing technologies and their adoption potential on applicable industry. Established the activities of UL's Global Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Singapore and the region by actively collaborating with industry, research institutes, partner labs, and institutes of higher learning.
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Dr. Khalid Rafi
Senior Lead, Additive Manufacturing Program Development
ASTM International, Singapore
Mr. Vinod Kumar V
Mr. Vinod Kumar V is working as Engineer F, BMT Wing at SCTIMST from 2001. He has interests in Medical devices for cardiopulmonary support. Ventricular assist devices, Blood pumps, Oxygenators, hemoconcentrator and Evaluation of medical Devices, insilico and invitro evaluation.
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Mr. Vinod Kumar V
Engineer F
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, INDIA
Dr. Anil Kumar P. R
Dr. Anil Kumar P. R currently working as Scientist F in Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology. He is a biologist specializing on cell technologies in biomedical applications. He has 17 years of research experience in Cytotoxicity and Cytocompatibility evaluation of Biomaterials, Bioengineered Tissues and development of bioreactors for tissue engineering. He is currently the Head of the Division of Tissue Culture that offers in vitro cell culture tests and studies to internal and external customers under the quality platform. The lab is also working on developing new cell based techniques for testing biomedical devices. The main research areas of the division include cell-material interaction, stem cells, scaffolds for tissue engineering, 3D Bioprinting and in vitro tissue models.
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Dr. Anil Kumar P. R
Scientist F
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, INDIA
Dr. Y. Ravi Kumar
Dr. Y. Ravi Kumar is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Warangal. He was instrumental in setting up Rapid Prototyping laboratory at NIT Warangal. He has filed “01” International patent and “02” Indian patents in the area of 3D Printing. He has conducted more than “15” training programs across India and trained around “900” participants in the area of “3D printing”.
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Dr. Y. Ravi Kumar
Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Warangal 506004 (Telangana), INDIA