October 2026
IEEE Access paper accepted
A Feasibility Study Comparing Body-Powered and Myoelectric Prostheses Using Plug-and-Play Module was accepted for publication in IEEE Access.
Mechanical Engineering · Product Design · Robotics/Mechatronics
Developing electromechanical and robotic systems for prosthetics, rehabilitation, and wearable technologies.
Mechanical engineer with hands-on experience in mechanical design, product development, mechatronic integration, wearable robotics, prosthetics, pneumatic systems, FEA-based validation, biomechanics, and experimental testing.
Mechanical DesignCAD, mechanisms, fixtures, assemblies, wearable hardware, and design validation
Product DevelopmentPrototype iteration, benchtop testing, validation, and design improvement
Robotics/MechatronicsActuators, motors, electronics hardware, sensor integration, controller development, closed-loop control, PID control, motor control, pressure/flow regulation, DAQ, and trajectory tracking
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Recent updates
Research, career, and publication milestones.
September 2026
Joined KAIST Exo Lab as an InnoCore Postdoctoral Scholar
Received InnoCore funding and joined Exo Lab at KAIST, working with Prof. Kong on an NVIDIA-supported Human-Machine Foundation Model project for motion inference from sparse wearable sensors.
September 2026
Gait-training robot controller paper accepted
Enhanced Feedforward Force Controller for Cyclic Disturbance Compensation in a Gait-Training Robot was accepted in IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics.
June 1, 2026
Graduated with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Graduated from the University at Buffalo with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
About
Background
Experience across mechanical design, mechatronics, controller development, soft robotics, wearable hardware, and human-subject biomechanics for systems that support movement, rehabilitation, and prosthetic function.
I work across the full development cycle: problem definition, CAD design, prototyping, actuation and sensing, controller development, finite element analysis, experimental setup, data collection, and performance evaluation.
This portfolio highlights projects in transradial prosthesis emulation, cerebral palsy gait training, portable pneumatic systems, inflatable actuator composites, soft insole sensors, fabric-based soft ankle modules, and automated security gate design, with controller development, sensor-feedback workflows, and closed-loop robotics/mechatronics experience included where applicable.
Academic background
Education
Formal training in mechanical engineering, production engineering, robotics, biomechanics, and wearable robotic systems.
University at Buffalo, USA
PhD, Mechanical Engineering
June 1, 2026
Arizona State University, USA
MS, Mechanical Engineering
May 2020
National Institute of Technology Agartala, India
BTech, Production Engineering
May 2018
Professional background
Experience
Research, engineering, and product-development experience across wearable robotics, rehabilitation, prosthetics, and automation.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), South Korea
InnoCore Postdoctoral Scholar
September 2026 – Present
Received InnoCore funding and joined Exo Lab under Prof. Kong. Developing an NVIDIA-supported Human-Machine Foundation Model for motion inference from sparse wearable sensors, synthetic IMU methods, and wearable rehabilitation robotics.
University at Buffalo, USA
Research Assistant
August 2020 – June 2026
Designed, integrated, and validated robotic prosthesis emulators and gait-rehabilitation systems, including CAD, mechatronic hardware, closed-loop control, sensing, test fixtures, and human-subject studies.
University of Michigan, USA
Visiting Scholar
January 2025 – January 2026
Led a prosthesis-emulator user study, developed experimental fixtures and protocols, and analyzed how prosthesis weight affects task performance, upper-limb kinematics, workload, and fatigue.
Arizona State University, USA
Research Assistant
August 2018 – May 2020
Developed and tested soft wearable-robotics technologies, including inflatable actuator composites, portable pneumatic control systems, soft ankle modules, and inflatable insole sensors using FEA and benchtop validation.
Indian Institute of Technology Patna, India
Project Intern
May 2017 – July 2017
Designed and prototyped an automated security gate using CAD, rack-and-pinion transmission, motor sizing, control logic, torque calculations, and fabrication-oriented design.
Hindustan Unilever, India
Project Intern
May 2016 – June 2016
Supported industrial project work involving mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and practical product-development workflows.
Projects
Selected work
These projects show hands-on hardware development, mechanical design, FEA, robotics/mechatronics, and wearable robotics experience.
Electromechanical designReal-time closed-loop controlMotor controlSensor integrationTrajectory trackingDesign validation
Robotic Prosthesis Emulator for User-Driven Design of Multi-DOF Transradial Prostheses
Affiliation: University at Buffalo, USA
Designed and validated a compact cable-driven electromechanical prosthesis emulator with motors, sensors, PID-based closed-loop control, test fixtures, and user-centered design evaluation.
Read project →Robotic testingClosed-loop controlDAQMotion captureEMGHuman-subject testing
Robot-Resisted Gait Training With Auditory Biofeedback in Adults With Cerebral Palsy
Affiliation: University at Buffalo, USA
Implemented a robotic gait-training workflow involving controlled resistance, closed-loop robotic testing, DAQ, motion capture, EMG, troubleshooting, and experimental validation with participants.
Read project →Pneumatic hardwareElectronics hardwareEmbedded controlPressure/flow controlPressure sensingValve integrationSystem integration
Portable Pneumatic Source for Wearable Soft Robotics
Affiliation: Arizona State University, USA
Built and tested a portable pneumatic hardware platform integrating motorized actuation, valves, pressure/flow sensing, electronics hardware, and embedded control for pneumatic actuation.
Read project →FEA validationDesign optimizationAbaqusSimulation correlationPython automationPrototype testing
FEA and Design Optimization of Inflatable Actuator Composites
Affiliation: Arizona State University, USA
Performed FEA-driven design optimization and simulation-to-test validation of inflatable actuator composites using Abaqus, Python automation, and benchtop experiments.
Read project →Sensor developmentWearable hardwareSoft sensorsLoad testingSignal characterizationValidation
Fabric-Based Inflatable Insole Sensors for Gait Detection
Affiliation: Arizona State University, USA
Developed wearable soft sensors through iterative fabrication, load testing, signal characterization, and gait-event validation for insole-based sensing.
Read project →Wearable deviceActuator integrationSoft roboticsStiffness characterizationPrototype validationPneumatic actuation
Fabric-Based Soft Ankle Module to Mimic Human Ankle Stiffness
Affiliation: Arizona State University, USA
Supported fabrication, actuator integration, torque-pressure characterization, stiffness testing, and validation of a wearable soft ankle module designed to reproduce ankle-like stiffness behavior.
Read project →Industrial automationMotor sizingMotor controlDFMRack-and-pinion driveTorque calculationPrototype fabrication
Automated Security Gate Design and Prototype
Affiliation: Indian Institute of Technology Patna, India
Designed an industrial-style automated sliding gate using CAD, rack-and-pinion transmission, motor sizing, control logic, torque calculations, DFM thinking, and prototype fabrication.
Read project →Robotic end-effectorIn-house fabricationServo actuation/controlMechanism designHardware assemblyLoad testing
Three-Finger Gripper Actuated by Micro Servos
Affiliation: National Institute of Technology Agartala, India
Designed, in-house fabricated, assembled, and evaluated a servo-actuated robotic end-effector using custom mechanical hardware, servo control, and load-response testing.
Read project →Documents
Resume and CV
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ResumeConcise overview
Resume
A concise resume focused on mechanical engineering, electromechanical systems, product development, mechatronic integration, prototyping, testing, and FEA-based design validation.
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CV
A detailed CV including education, peer-reviewed journal and conference papers, engineering experience, teaching experience, patents, awards, fellowships, posters, and talks.
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Publications and technical contributions
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Peer-reviewed Journal Papers 7
Understanding Weight and Performance Trade-Offs in Transradial Prostheses Using a Robotic Emulator
A Feasibility Study Comparing Body-Powered and Myoelectric Prostheses Using Plug-and-Play Module
Enhanced Feedforward Force Controller for Cyclic Disturbance Compensation in a Gait-Training Robot
A Robotic Emulator for User-Driven Design of Multi-DOF Transradial Prostheses
Improving Foot Rocker via Robot-Resisted Gait Training With Self-Awareness Biofeedback in Adults With Cerebral Palsy
Gait Sensing and Haptic Feedback Using an Inflatable Soft Haptic Sensor
Towards Untethered Soft Pneumatic Exosuits Using Low-Volume Inflatable Actuator Composites and a Portable Pneumatic Source
Peer-reviewed Conference Papers 3
Patents 1
Low-Volume Inflatable Actuator Composites for Wearable Applications and Portable Pneumatic Source
Thesis and Dissertation 2
Design, Development and Evaluation of a Robotic Emulator for User-Driven Design of Multi-DOF Transradial Prostheses
Design of a Portable Pneumatic Exosuit for Knee Extension Assistance with Gait Sensing using Fabric-Based Inflatable Insole Sensors
Talks, Presentations & Posters 4
Fabrication and Experimental Investigation of a Three-Finger Robotic Gripper Actuated by Micro Servos
Gait Sensing using Fabric-based Soft Inflatable Actuators and Force Haptic Feedback
Towards Portability of Pneumatic Wearable Devices using Low-Volume Inflatable Actuator Composites and a Portable Pneumatic Source
A Soft Inflatable Exosuit to Assist Knee Swing During Walking
Google Scholar
Awards & Funding
Awards, patent, and funding support
Selected recognitions and funding acknowledgments related to my engineering and robotics work.
NSF Disability and Rehabilitation Engineering (DARE) Program Support
PhD research was supported by the National Science Foundation DARE program under award CBET-2221979.
Master’s Opportunity for Research in Engineering (MORE) Award
Arizona State University, USA, August 2019 – May 2020.
U.S. Patent US 12,458,556 B2
Low-volume inflatable actuator composites for wearable applications and portable pneumatic source. Issued 2025.
Media Coverage
In the news
Korean media coverage of rehabilitation robotics, cerebral palsy gait training, and user-driven prosthesis design.
로봇신문Cerebral Palsy Gait Training
GIST-뉴욕주립대, 뇌성마비환자 보행 개선 로봇 재활기술 개발
Korean news coverage of the cerebral palsy gait-training project using robot-resisted treadmill training and self-awareness auditory biofeedback.
Read article디지털타임스I-PEDLE
로봇, ‘맞춤형 의수 설계’ 맡는다…손목 동작 정밀 구현
Korean news coverage of the I-PEDLE robotic prosthesis experience system and its role in user-centered prosthesis design.
Read articleTraining / Certifications
Training and certifications
Selected certificates from technical training programs in web development, CAD, automotive systems, embedded systems, and robotics. Use the compact link on each card to open the full certificate.
Training certificateSkills learned in training
Web Development Training
Six-week online winter training completed through Internshala.
Skills learned in training
- HTML
- Bootstrap
- PHP
- MySQL
- Advanced PHP modules
Training certificateSkills learned in training
Internshala Trainings Platinum Award
Certificate of appreciation recognizing participation as an Internshala Student Partner and Platinum Award recipient.
Skills learned in training
- Student outreach
- Communication
- Program engagement
- Training promotion
- Professional networking
Training certificateSkills learned in training
Automobile Systems and SAE Car Fabrication & Designing
Internship programme at AUTO-NEXT / Tata Motors Training Consultant.
Skills learned in training
- Automobile basics
- Advanced automotive systems
- SAE car fabrication
- Vehicle design exposure
- Hands-on automotive training
Training certificateSkills learned in training
Embedded Systems & Robotics
Training in Embedded Systems & Robotics at i3indya Technologies, Kolkata.
Skills learned in training
- Embedded systems fundamentals
- Robotics basics
- Hardware integration
- Electronics exposure
- System-level thinking
Training certificateSkills learned in training
Overview of SolidWorks
Course completed at MSME Tool Room Kolkata / Central Tool Room & Training Centre.
Skills learned in training
- SolidWorks overview
- CAD modeling fundamentals
- Mechanical design workflow
- Part modeling exposure
- Design documentation
Training certificateSkills learned in training
Basic Robotics + Advanced Robotics
Approved course through A-NARC, NIT Agartala Robotics Club.
Skills learned in training
- Basic robotics
- Advanced robotics
- Robot mechanisms
- Robotics concepts
- Applied technical learning
Training certificateSkills learned in training
CATIA V6
CATIA V6 course completed at MSME Tool Room Kolkata / Central Tool Room & Training Centre.
Skills learned in training
- ENOVIA introduction
- Part design
- Generative shape design
- Sheet metal design
- Assembly design
- Kinematics analysis
- Drafting
- Machining exposure
Skills
Technical areas
Skills across mechanical design, robotics/mechatronics, electronics hardware integration, biomechanics, and experimental validation.
Design & Prototyping
CAD, 3D printing, mechanical design, test fixtures, soft robotic components, wearable hardware integration.
FEA & Modeling
ABAQUS, SolidWorks, soft-rigid actuator modeling, pressure-deflection simulation, experimental validation.
Robotics/Mechatronics & Electronics Hardware
Electromechanical hardware, microcontrollers, motor drivers, DAQ, encoders, pressure sensors, signal conditioning, controller development, closed-loop control, PID control, motor control, pressure/flow regulation, trajectory tracking, and system integration.
Biomechanics & Testing
Motion capture, EMG, gait analysis, human-subject protocols, statistical analysis, experimental evaluation.
Contact
Let’s connect
For collaborations, speaking opportunities, technical discussions, or professional inquiries, feel free to reach out.