Chennai, India · Open to Global Opportunities

Dr. Vetrivel
Sankar

Bioprocess Sensor Innovation Leader

PhD · IIT Madras Best Thesis Award Saint-Gobain Research India (Life Sciences – Sensors) 2× Most Valuable Professional 6 Patents Filed 10+ Publications
Dr. Vetrivel Sankar
Research Engineer III
Saint-Gobain Life Sciences – Sensors · Chennai
6
Patents Filed
1
Patent Granted
10+
Publications
MVP Awards
2.5+
Yrs Industry R&D
Profile
About Me

Sensor development engineer with a PhD from IIT Madras (Best Thesis Award) and 2.5 years of industrial R&D at Saint-Gobain Research India (Life Sciences – Sensors Division), where I have been recognised twice as Most Valuable Professional (2024 & 2025).

My expertise bridges MEMS sensor design, flexible electronics, nanomaterial synthesis, and bioprocess pressure sensing. I take ideas from first principles through to cGMP-compliant validated products — combining deep materials science with hands-on embedded electronics and data-driven optimisation.

I have led projects spanning single-use pharmaceutical bioprocess sensors, a 10 million Euro e-vehicle thermal valve system, acoustic high-temperature sensors, and conductive ceramic coatings — always working at the intersection of cutting-edge materials and practical engineering.

Actively seeking roles in sensor development, R&D engineering, or materials innovation worldwide — Europe, USA, and Asia-Pacific.

PhD — Best Thesis Award
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 2023
Research Engineer III
Saint-Gobain Research India (Life Sciences – Sensors Division) · Jul 2023–Present
2× Most Valuable Professional
Saint-Gobain Research India (Life Sciences – Sensors Division) · 2024 & 2025
Seeking Global Roles
Europe · USA · Asia-Pacific · 3 months notice
mrvetrivels@gmail.com
+91 99942-62578
Industrial & Academic Work
Key Projects

Single-Use Pressure Sensors for Bioprocess

Spearheaded development of sterile single-use pressure sensors for pharmaceutical bioprocess manufacturing, applying MEMS design, flexible substrate engineering, and cGMP compliance for cell culture monitoring and downstream processing.

MEMSBioprocesscGMPLife Sciences

Thermal Management Valve for E-Vehicle

Led cross-functional team on an electronic thermal valve actuation system for e-vehicle deployment — managing technical design, embedded electronics integration, and stakeholder coordination from concept through production validation.

Embedded SystemsAutomotiveProject Mgmt

Flexible Strain Sensor Tape (Patented)

Invented polymer nanocomposite-based flexible strain sensor adhesive tape using polymer-functionalized CNT/graphene. Granted Indian patent for novel technology enabling wearable electronics and structural health monitoring.

Flexible ElectronicsCNT/GrapheneWearablesPatented

NOx Gas Sensor from Biomass

Pioneered environmentally sustainable NO₂ gas sensor using biomass-derived carbon from invasive Prosopis Juliflora, demonstrating a novel materials science approach addressing both sensing performance and ecological challenges.

Gas SensorsSustainabilityMetal Oxides

Piezoresistive MEMS Accelerometer

Architected MEMS acceleration sensor with zero cross-axis sensitivity through advanced FEM optimisation (COMSOL Multiphysics) and integrated silicon nanowire piezoresistor design, achieving high prime-axis response without sacrificing bandwidth.

MEMSFEM / COMSOLNanowire

Embedded Electronics for Sensors

Designed and deployed portable embedded electronics interface systems including LabVIEW-based test stations, IoT-enabled wireless acquisition, real-time signal processing, and sensor-to-system integration for industrial and wearable applications.

LabVIEWIoTPythonSignal Processing
Intellectual Property
Patents
01
Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape Based Flexible Strain Sensor
IN 202241015602 · Grant No. 432188 · May 2023 Vetrivel Sankar, Krishnan Balasubramaniam, Ramaprabhu S
GRANTED
02
Strain Sensor for Wearable Electronics
IN 201941015175 · Filed April 2019 Vetrivel Sankar, Krishnan Balasubramaniam, Ramaprabhu S
FILED
03
Waveguide Based Windshield Monitoring and Heating
IN 202441035627 · October 2024 Vetrivel Sankar, Robin J, Arunvel T
FILED
04
Conductive Ceramic Coating and Method of Preparing the Same
IN 202541033837 · April 2025 Vetrivel Sankar, Robin J, Arunvel T
FILED
05
Multi-Sensor Fusion System for Real-time Float Glass Furnace Wall Health Monitoring
N2025234 Vetrivel Sankar, Keerthi Vasan, Robin J
FILED
06
In-situ Polymer Based Sensing Layers for Life Science Applications
ID81458802-25-OF-0P208 Vetrivel Sankar, Robin J, Ashok Raja, Arunvel T
FILED
Research Output
Selected Publications
2023
Design Framework for Polymer Nanocomposite Flexible Strain Sensor Adhesive Tape
IEEE Journal of Flexible Electronics (J-FLEX)
2023
Prosopis Juliflora: Invasive Alien Plant Species Derived Biomass Carbon and its Application in Hazardous NO₂ Gas Sensing
Journal of Material Science: Materials in Electronics, Vol. 34, Issue 9
2021
Insights into the Effect of Polymer Functionalization of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes in the Design of Flexible Strain Sensor
Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Vol. 322, 112605
2020
Waterproof Flexible Polymer Functionalized Graphene Based Piezoresistive Strain Sensor for Structural Health Monitoring and Wearable Devices
ACS Omega, Vol. 5, Issue 22, pp. 12682–12691
2017
Design and Optimization of a Doubly Clamped Piezoresistive Acceleration Sensor with an Integrated Silicon Nanowire Piezoresistor
Microsystem Technologies, Vol. 23, No. 8, pp. 3525–3536
Competencies
Technical Expertise

Sensor Technologies

MEMS Sensor DesignFlexible Electronics Printed ElectronicsPressure Sensors Gas Sensors (NOx)Strain Sensors Bioprocess SensorsAcoustic Sensors

Nanomaterials

Carbon Nanotubes (CNT)Graphene MXeneMetal Oxides 2D MaterialsPolymer Nanocomposites Conductive Ceramics

Simulation & Modelling

COMSOL MultiphysicsFEM Modelling IntelliSuiteLT-Spice L-EditBlender

Characterisation

XRDRaman Spectroscopy SEM / TEMBET / TGA UV-VIS / FTIRZeta Potential 4-Probe ConductivitySurface Profilometry

Programming & Software

PythonMATLAB LabVIEWOctave Machine LearningAI Tools

Embedded & IoT Systems

Embedded Electronics DesignTest Bed Development IoT SystemsWireless Control Sensor Interface CircuitsSignal Processing
Recognition & Milestones
Achievements & Awards
Most Valuable Professional 2025
Saint-Gobain Research India (Life Sciences – Sensors Division) — exceptional innovation and high-impact sensor technology delivery
Most Valuable Professional 2024
Saint-Gobain Research India (Life Sciences – Sensors Division) — recognised among 200+ research engineers for technical excellence
Best PhD Thesis — Prof. AL Lashkar Prize
IIT Madras, 2024 — Polymer Nanocomposite Flexible Strain Sensor dissertation
Best Story Teller — TECHDAY 2024
Saint-Gobain Research India (Life Sciences – Sensors Division) — exceptional science communication award
Best Paper Award — NANO'15
International Conference on Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology & Nanoelectronics Sensors, India
HTRA Fellowship — 5 Years
Ministry of HRD, Government of India — doctoral research excellence, 2017–2022
3 Gold Medals — Paralympic Athletic Meet
Javelin, Shotput & Discus Throw · College of Engineering, Guindy, 2013
Best Oral Presentation × 2
Bhaktavatsalam Polytechnic (Aug 2009) & PGP Polytechnic (Dec 2009)
NHFDC Scholarship
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, 2011–2013
Global Exposure
Presentations & Talks

International Conferences

  • Research Seminar, 2025Saint-Gobain HQ, Paris, France
  • Advancements in Polymeric Materials, 2022India
  • IEEE SENSORS 2021India
  • MRSI AGM 2019India
  • Emerging Electronics, 2016India
  • NANO'15 — Best Paper AwardNanomaterials, Nanotechnology & Nanoelectronics Sensors, India

National Conferences

  • Nano India 2019Kerala, India
  • NCVCW'13VLSI, Communication & Wireless Technologies, PSG Tech, Tamil Nadu
  • Elektrosympo 2009 — Best PresentationTamil Nadu, India
  • Technoquest 2009 — Best PresentationTamil Nadu, India

Invited Talks

  • Industrial Guest Lecture, Mar 2026 "Sensors Beyond Syllabus: Lessons from the Industrial R&D" VIT Chennai Campus, Chennai, India
Let's Work Together
Get In Touch
Actively seeking global roles · 3 months notice period

Sensor Development · R&D Engineer · Materials Innovation · Europe · USA · Asia-Pacific

mrvetrivels@gmail.com · +91 99942-62578