CURRENT GROUP MEMBERS
Suhash Chavva, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Previous Education:
PhD in Chemistry (2011-2016) Jackson State University
MS in Industrial Chemistry (2008-2010) Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
BS in Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Chemistry (2004-2007) Osmania University
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Research Interests:
Chemistry, Raman Spectroscopy, Nanomaterials, Point-of-Care Diagnostics, Cancer Theranostics
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Hobbies and Interests:
I have always loved photography and recently started growing indoor plants.
Sayantan Tripathy, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Previous Education:
Ph.D.: Bennett University, Chemistry, 2022
M.Sc: University of Calcutta, Biochemistry, 2015
B.Sc: University of Calcutta, Microbiology, 2013
Research Interests:
Nanoparticles, Nucleic Acid Engineering,
Isothermal Amplification, POC Disease Diagnostics, RAMAN Spectroscopy.
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Hobbies and Interests:
Watching sports like Football, Cricket
Angela Michelle San Juan
Ph.D Student 2019-
Previous Education:
BSc Biomedical Engineering (2015-2019) The University of Texas at San Antonio
Ph.D (2019 - Present) Texas A&M University
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Research Interests:
Nanotechnology, Biosensing, Molecular Sensing, SERS
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Hobbies and Interests:
Cooking, Rock Climbing/ Bouldering, Running
Siddhant Jaitpal
Ph.D Student 2019-
Previous Education:
BSc Biomedical Engineering (2009-2013) Purdue University
ScM Biomedical Engineering (2013-2015) Brown University
Ph.D (2019 - Present) Texas A&M University
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Research Interests: Immunoassays for Point of Care, SERS-based Biosensing, Bioconjugation strategies, DNA Nanotechnology
Hobbies and Interests:
Reading Science Fiction, Listening to Science Podcasts, Tennis, Cooking
Kerry Ng
Ph.D Student 2021-
Previous Education:
Major Biomedical Engineering (2015-2019) The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Ph.D (2021 - Present) Texas A&M University
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Research Interests: Bioinstrumentation, Drug Delivery
Hobbies and Interests:
Reading, Cooking and Video Games
Nhu Vu
Ph.D Student 2022-
Previous Education:
BS in Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University (2019 - 2022)
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University (2022 - Present)
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Research Interests: Nanotechnology, Biosensing, Point-of-care Diagnostic Devices
Hobbies and Interests:
Cooking and Travelling
Ensiyeh Mirsadoughi
Ph.D Student 2023-
Previous Education:
Bachelor of Biotechnology, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
Master of Nanobiotechnology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Research Interests: Nanomaterials, Optical Biosensors, Disease Detection
Hobbies and Interests:
Painting, Yoga, Music, Cooking, and Travelling
Neha Srinivas
MEng Student 2023-
Previous Education:
B.E in Biomedical Engineering, BMS College Engineering (2017-2021)
MEng in Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University (2023-)
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Research Interests: Image Processing, Point-of-care devices
Hobbies and Interests:
Music and Dance
Rohit Sai Kodam
MEng Student 2023-
Previous Education:
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar
Master of Design (M.Des) in Product Design & Engineering, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University
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Research Interests: Medical Device Design & Development, User Experience Design in Medical Devices, Medical Imaging, Point-of-Care Diagnostic Devices
Hobbies and Interests:
Photography, Reading Graphic Novels, and Making Illustrations.
Thamizhamuthan Shanmugam
MEng Student 2023-
Previous Education:
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2010-2012), Sri Durgadevi Polytechnic College
B.E in Biomedical Engineering (2014-2017), Anna University
M.Eng in Biomedical Engineering (2023-2024), Texas A&M University
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Research Interests: Medical device quality engineering — focused on risk management, regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820), and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), with expertise in quality tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Hobbies and Interests:
Playing cricket, cooking, and travelling.
Undergraduate Students
Current Undergraduate Students:
Cecilia Martinez (Biochemistry, Texas A&M University)
Thien Nguyen (Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University)
Thinh Nguyen (Electronic Systems Engineering Technology, Texas A&M University)
Tran Nguyen (Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University)
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Previous Undergraduate Students:
Christian Phillips (Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University)
Jacob Quintero (Computer Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University | Summer REU 2023)
Tife Idowu (General Engineering, Texas A&M University | Summer REU 2023)
Jocelyn Reyes (Biochemistry, Texas A&M University)
Sidney Fitzpatrick (Biomedical Engineering, UTSA | Summer REU 2022)
Melanie Tircuit (Biomedical Engineering, Lousiana State University | Summer REU 2021)
Sergio Gomez Avila (Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University)
Tristen Gates (Biochemistry, Texas A&M University)
Charlene Pua (Chemistry, Texas A&M University)
Nhu Vu (Materials Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University)
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Group Alumni
Namratha Bhat
MS Biomedical Engineering Texas A&M University (2018-2020)
John Dean
MEng Biomedical Engineering Texas A&M University (2019-2020)
Rajshri Ragi
MS Biomedical Engineering Texas A&M University (2021-2023)