PhD Scholar (Student)
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India
Ms. Gayathri R is a PhD scholar at IIT Madras, currently focusing on developing innovative micro-nano devices for single-cell patterning for different biological and biomedical applications.
Her academic journey began with a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, where she designed a "Safety Assured Wearable Smart Cloak for Women Saftey". Her passion for healthcare innovations led her to pursue a M Tech in Biomedical Engineering, where she excelled and was awarded a gold medal as the top graduating student. During this time, she transitioned to the field of biomaterials, investigating the green synthesis of nanoparticles for antimicrobial activity. She went on to work on nanoparticles for photothermal ablation of breast cancer cells at the IIT, Hyderabad. Her attention was piqued by the complex world of single cells during this period and decided to explore these in her PhD, understanding cell behavior, building complex tissues, and generating individualised therapies.