Year of Joining in PhD Program : August 2025

Ms Sahu holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology, during which her research focused on chronic kidney disease (CKD) and mosquito fecundity. These early experiences deepened her curiosity about complex biomedical challenges and strengthened her passion for developing impactful healthcare solutions. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, NIT Raipur, focusing on biosensors. Her work centres on leveraging biosensing technologies to integrate biology with engineering, aiming to create innovative diagnostic tools with real-world applications. 

Beyond research, she enjoys keeping life creative and balanced. She plays the violin as a way to unwind and explore music, and she is an avid foodie who loves discovering new cuisines—sometimes treating it like a second research project!

Year of Joining in PhD Program : Feb 2026

Mr. Besekar is a PhD Scholar of Biomedical Engineering Department at NIT Raipur working in the emerging field of additive manufacturing of sensors, integrating principle of biotechnology, materials science and engineering. He possesses hands-on expertise in advanced analytical and fabrication techniques such as XRD, FE-SEM, HR-TEM, UV spectroscopy, planetary ball milling, probe sonication and nanoparticle development. His research focuses on designing and developing next generation biosensors with enhanced sensitivity and functional performance.

Anand has gained interdisciplinary research experience at reputed institutions including Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University Raipur, IIT Bhilai, IIT Jodhpur, and AIIMS Delhi. He has authored three conference publications and two peer reviewed journal articles. His work reflects a strong commitment to bridging biological systems with advanced manufacturing technologies for real world applications. 

Year of Joining the PhD Program: July 2026

Mr. Sahu holds a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology and a Master's degree in Bioscience from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. His academic journey has strengthened his interest in interdisciplinary research at the interface of biology and engineering.

Currently, he is working at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, NIT Raipur, focusing on the development of bio-nanocomposite-based biosensors for diagnostic applications. His research aims to integrate advanced biomaterials with biosensing technologies to develop innovative, sensitive, and practical diagnostic solutions for healthcare.

Beyond research, he enjoys travelling, cooking, and playing games, which help him maintain a balanced lifestyle while inspiring creativity and curiosity in his work.

Year of Joining in M.Tech Program : Aug 2025

Sanika Wadaskar is pursuing her M.Tech in Medical Devices, specializing in Critical Care and IVD (In Vitro Diagnostics). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from Maharashtra, where her undergraduate project focused on the formulation and evaluation of oral buccal patches of losartan. She is currently working on the development and characterization of a bioadhesive conductive hydrogel for biomedical sensing applications — research that sits at the confluence of pharmaceutical science and medical device engineering.