SIDDHARTH NAIR

E-mail: siddharthnair@iisc.ac.in / nair.siddharth.s@gmail.com Mobile: 0091 - 9916 48 58 48

Web Page: http://cst.iisc.ac.in/sudesi/siddharth/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ersiddharthnair/
SUMMARY

A Technologist and a keen researcher with an aim to develop cost-effective designs with multi-disciplinary research
focus around the field of Healthcare Technologies, Robotics, Electronics and Automobile.

BRIEF PROFILE

A Researcher, trained as an Engineer specialized in Biomedical Engineering, currently pursuing doctoral research in the
area of Collaborative Healthcare with a focus in product design, development and sustainability at Indian Institute of
Science, Bengaluru.
An active member of various techno-social communities. I enjoy sharing my vision & experiences with budding
professionals and fellow entrepreneurs. I have worked in various multi-disciplinary projects and won multiple awards &
accolades for my efforts as an engineer as well as an Entrepreneur.
With a passion for accessible health care, I co-founded Fyrsta Innovations in late 2012, where I have been involved in
design and development of 'ReLive - An Innovative platform for Tele rehabilitation' and allied technologies.
I have a diverse research interest with focus on health technologies, robotics and automobiles. I envision to solve various
socio-economic problems by developing cost-effective and innovative solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Indian Institute of Science August 2016 – Present
Designation: Research Scholar
Research Focus:
▪ Probing on “Collaborative Product Developments / Innovations in Medical Devices with a focus on Affordable
Medical Technologies” at Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing (CPDM), IISc.
Villgro Innovation Foundation, Bangalore June 2015 – June 2016
Designation: Fellow Fellowship Assignment: Aindra Systems Role: Product Design – Medical Robotics
Responsibilities:
▪ Build computer vision based mechatronic system for Cervical Cancer Detection.
▪ Involved in product development from an early stage of product conceptualization.
Fyrsta Innovations (India) Private Limited, Bangalore October 2013 – Present
Designation: Founder & CEO (Oct’13 – Aug’16), Non-Executive Director (Sept’17 – Present)
Responsibilities:
▪ Research and Design for electronics system consisting technologies like IoT, AI and Advanced Medical
Electronics.
▪ New Product Development & Market Research.
Fyrsta Solutions, Chennai September 2012 – October 2013
Designation: Managing Partner and Chief Designer
Responsibilities:
▪ Design & Development of Solutions for Industrial Applications in the areas of Robotics, Automations, Medical
Devices, Control Systems and Embedded Systems.
Icon Medical Systems (Pvt) Limited, Mumbai June 2011 – August 2012
Designation: Executive – Customer Support
Responsibilities:
▪ In-charge of pan India – Customer Support
▪ New Product Design & Market Research

EDUCATION

Degree Specialization University Institution Year of

passing
Ph.D Medical Device Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore Aug’16 -
(Engg.) Innovations Present

M.E Medical Electronics Anna Anna University (CEG Campus), Chennai, 2014
University India.

B.E Biomedical Anna Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College 2011

university (Autonomous), Coimbatore, India

PUBLICATIONS

International Conference Magazines National Conference Patents

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INVITED LECTURES & TECHNICAL TALKS

JIPMER, Pondicherry April 2017

▪ Panel discussion on Medical Device Innovations for Doctors.
ACS College of Engineering, Bangalore September 2016
▪ Lecture on Opportunities in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Device Innovations.
Alliance University, Bangalore April 2016
▪ Lecture on Wireless Technologies in Healthcare for students of Electronics & Communication Engineering.
ICMR Sponsored National Seminar, Coimbatore March 2016
▪ Special Talk on “Industrial Design & Development of Wearable & IoT device” during National Seminar on
Exploring the Impact of Wireless communication in healthcare, conducted by Electronics & Communication
Engineering department, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore.
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Bangalore October 2015
▪ Lecture on Understanding Bioengineering & Innovating in healthcare for students of Biomedical Engineering.
College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University January 2015
▪ Lecture on LabVIEW and its applications for students of Biomedical Engineering and Electronics &
Communication Engineering.
Karunya University, Coimbatore November 2014
▪ Key note speaker and Judge for Business Plan Competition conducted by Department of Management Studies
and Entrepreneurship Development Cell.
SRM University, Chennai September 2014
▪ Lecture on Design & Development of Hybrid Systems for students of Biomedical Engineering
Jerusalem College of Engineering, Chennai September 2014
▪ Innovation in Biomedical Industry for students of Biomedical Engineering
SSN College of Engineering, Chennai August 2014
▪ Inaugural address for the National Level Technical Symposium Shrishti 2k4 conducted by Department of
Biomedical Engineering
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, Chennai July 2014
▪ Lecture on Role of Instrumentation Engineers in Healthcare Industry for the students of Department of
Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore July 2014
▪ Lecture on Opportunities & Role of Biomedical Engineers in the Healthcare setup
VIT University, Vellore March 2014
▪ Invited Speaker for SAM UTH Conference, 2014. Talk on Entrepreneurship in Healthcare.
Karunya University, Coimbatore February 2014
• Lecture on Introduction to Biomedical Engineering for the post graduate students of Biomedical Engineering
and Embedded Systems.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Technical Expertise
▪ Medical Devices ▪ Robotics
▪ Embedded Systems ▪ Internet of Things
▪ Electronic Systems & Design ▪ Bio Signal Processing
Management Expertise
▪ Startup Development ▪ Process implementation and Control
▪ Business Strategy ▪ Business Development
▪ Team Development ▪ Product Positioning & Marketing