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●I currently work as a scientist in CRO where I am leading 3D liver spheroids and liver-on-chip assays development for predicting clearance of metabolically stable compounds and DILI. ●Feel free to contact for consultation in the field of organ on chips, complex in vitro models, spheroids, organoids, 3D bioprinting culture and related assays in DMPK and biology. I am available on Techspert.com, UK.●Highly adaptable microfluidic engineer/researcher/designer with 5+ years of experience in the design, fabrication, analysis, and validation of organ on chips ●Creative individual with analytical outlook having 2 filed industrial patents in organ-on-chips, 4 awards including 2 national awards● I have successfully managed 2 national grants (2.5M INR) meeting the expectations of agencies.● I have designed and fabricated 3 biomicrofluidic devices for multiple tumor-on-chip projects during my PhD (1. A personalized drug screening platform based on primary 3D tumor culture (patented), 2. A personalized metastasis-on-a-chip, 3. A versatile organ-on-chip and tumor-on-chip platform (patented)). In addition, biological protocols for working with each microfluidic device have been developed independently. Key competencies:● Research & development● Research project management● Leadership and team management● Communication● Collaboration ● Oral presentation● Creative mindset● Written communications ● Adaptable● Fast learner● Problem solving & analytical skillsKey technical skills:● 3D printing of microfluidic devices● Microfluidics engineering● Microfluidics cell culture ● Microfluidics ideation● Microfluidics design● Microfluidics mixers● Microfluidics biological protocol development● Microfluidics tumor metastasis● Microfluidics design iterations testing & analysis ● Microfluidics fabrication● Microfluidics simulations ● Dynamic perfusion culture● Designing Tumor on chips, organ on chips● CAD modeling● Mechanical stress, forces, and kinematics analysis using ANSYS● Soft-lithography of 3D printed PDMS molds, ● Basic workshop tools (grinding, drilling, laser cutting, filing, turning, threading, polishing) ● 3D printing, 3D bioprinting, fused deposition modeling, stereolithography● Primary cell culture● 3D spheroid culture● 3D hydrogel culture● immunofluorescence● Live/dead assays● gel electrophoresis ● H&E staining● Fluorescence microscopy ● Tensile and compression testing ● Quantitative cell proliferation assays● Combinatory drug screening● RT PCR● XPS analysis● Flow cytometry
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Associate Research Scientist (Innovation And Capability Enhancement)Sai Life Sciences LtdHyderabad, In -
Frame Scientific Advisory PanelReplacing Animal Research Jun 2024 - Present- Assisting with the grant evaluation process by conducting peer reviews of application submissions, - Providing guidance and assistance to the staff team in overseeing funded initiatives and evaluating their progress reports. -
Associate Research Scientist/Spoc Organoids LabSai Life Sciences Ltd Jun 2023 - PresentHyderabad, Telangana, India- Initiated dynamic and on-chip culture of primary human hepatocytes derived organoids for hepatic drug clearance prediction of metabolically stable compounds- Initiated hepatic spheroids and organoids cultures from primary human hepatocytes for human DILI prediction using in-house protocols generated independently - Writing and publishing results.- Presenting the results to higher authorities and clients. -
Mba Impact FellowGlobal Governance Initiative May 2024 - Nov 2024•Among the top 10% of 15000+ applicants who are selected for the Global Governance Initiative Impact Fellowship program.•Relevant coursework: Masterclasses on 1) MBA for impact, 2) management communication, 3) management consulting and sustainability, 4) case interview preparation, 5) product management and tech ethics, 6) data analytics and emerging tech, 7) impact investment, 8) liberal arts, and 9) policy consulting -
Doctoral ResearcherIndian Institute Of Technology, Hyderabad Jul 2018 - Jun 2023Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaResearch experience in FDM 3D printed microfluidics:● Compared FDM materials such as PETg, PLA, and PMMA with certified biocompatible 3D printing resins and found FDM materials have superior biocompatibility.● Printed complex mixing devices with non-planar channels using FDM 3D printing● Optimized process parameters in fused deposition modeling for enhancing optical transparency enabling light microscopy of cultured cells in FDM-printed microfluidic devices● Performed 3D tumor spheroid cell culture in FDM microfluidic devices for the first time for drug screening applications● Implemented a hybrid strategy integrating PDMS with 3D printed PETg which allowed gas exchange.Research experience in SLA 3D printed microfluidics:● Compared resin soft-lithography molds which revealed that surface roughness, optical transparency, and dimensional accuracy of casted PDMS greatly vary.● Screened SLA resin molds for 3D spheroid culture and hydrogel-based culture in PDMS microfluidic device. ● Designed and fabricated novel multi-drug based tumoroids-on-chip from 3D printed SLA molds greatly simplifying the design iteration and fabrication process● Tested various design iterations with analytical and problem-solving mindset to arrive at the final design solution for the microfluidic device● Devised a novel method to form a single spheroid in high deal volume microfluidic devices ● Performed dynamic drug testing on 3 oral tumor patients-derived spheroids in the developed platform which matched the histopathological reports of each patientKey achievements of Ph.D. work:● Leadership and innovation mindset shown by initiating a new research direction in lab related to 3D-printed microfluidics ● Collaborated in 3 microfluidics projects designed independently● Strong oral and written communication skills shown by 5 first-author publications, 2 filed patents, 2 national grants (2.5M INR), 4 awards (2 national awards), and 4 international conference presentations -
Teaching AssistantNational Institute Of Technology Surat Jun 2019 - Oct 2022Surat, Gujarat, IndiaEven semester, BTech II, Online live lecture course on CAD modelling with Autodesk Inventor with hands-on practiceThe course content includes ●Basic 2D sketching tools, ●3D modeling tools●Assembly tools with examples of 4 bar linkage, gear assembly, and complex 4 stoke engine assembly. ●Kinematic analysis of 4 bar and slider crank mechanism using Inventor simulation tools. (Course content has been mentioned in detail on the website)Odd semester, BTech III, Online live lecture course on Ansys Workbench Simulations with hands-on practice The course content covers ●Kinematic analysis of 4 bar, slider crank, and scotch yoke mechanisms in rigid dynamic module. ●Basic strength of materials problems solved using static structural module including thermal stress analysis. ●Basic heat transfer problems are also shown in steady-state thermal. ●Transient structural analysis is demonstrated with a scotch yoke mechanism in transient structural module. (Course content has been mentioned in detail on the website) -
Research InternIndian Institute Of Space Science And Technology May 2017 - Jun 2017Thiruvananthapuram Area, India● Designed and modified Reprap Prusa i3 FDM printer to accommodate 2 extruder motors for functionally graded printing by mixing 2 filaments in a single heating block and nozzle unit● Prepared the manuscript and published the findings at International Conference on Precision, Meso, Micro and Nano Engineering (COPEN 10), IIT Madras, 2017 -
Research InternCentre For Product Design And Manufacturing, Indian Institute Of Science May 2016 - Jun 2016Bengaluru Area, India● Modeled a spatial stewart platform with novel kinematic features to enable its additive fabrication as a whole bypassing the need to print single parts and assembling together● Studied & formulated electrostatic equilibrium configurations of point charges under mechanical constraints such as four-bar mechanism which involved computational kinematic analysis with MATLAB and MapleSoft software. This work has potential applications in the area of MEMS, more specifically electrostatically actuated micro-mechanisms
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Frequently Asked Questions about Viraj Mehta
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Viraj Mehta works for Sai Life Sciences Ltd
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Viraj Mehta's current role is Associate Research Scientist (Innovation and capability enhancement).
What schools did Viraj Mehta attend?
Viraj Mehta attended Indian Institute Of Technology, Hyderabad, National Institute Of Technology Surat, Alpha School.
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Viraj Mehta has interest in Painting, Environment, Playing Indian Bamboo Flutes.
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Viraj Mehta has skills like Matlab, C, Cad/cam Software, Ansys, Autodesk Inventor, Cfd, Fem Analysis, Fusion 360, Product Design, Manipulators, Industrial Robots, Solidworks.
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Viraj Mehta's colleagues are Rushikesh Mohite, Harish Kumar Thammi, Ravula Mahesh, Naresh Babu, Acma Suryakant Kotigiri, Bommi Sivaganesh, Sunil Reddy.
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