Dr. Vetrivel Sankar

R&D Sensor Technology
PhD (IIT Madras) | Best Thesis Awardee | Industrial R&D | 2X Most Valuable Professional | 6 Patents | 10+ Publications

About Me

Sensor development engineer with PhD from IIT Madras (Best Thesis Award) and 2.5 years of industrial R&D experience at Saint-Gobain Research India (2x Most Valuable Professional). Specialized in MEMS sensors, flexible electronics, and bioprocess pressure sensors with proven track record in new product development and innovation.

6
Patents Filed
1
Patent Granted
10+
Publications
2x
MVP Awards

Key Projects

Single-Use Pressure Sensors for Bioprocess

Developed pressure sensors specifically designed for single-use systems in pharmaceutical bioprocess applications, addressing sterility and cost-effectiveness requirements.

MEMS Bioprocess cGMP Life Sciences

10M Euro E-Vehicle Thermal Valve System

Led cross-functional team developing electronic thermal valve actuating system for electric vehicles, from concept to deployment, managing technical and business stakeholders.

Embedded Systems Automotive Project Management

Flexible Strain Sensor (Patented)

Developed polymer nanocomposite-based flexible strain sensor adhesive tape using CNT/graphene functionalization, achieving high sensitivity and durability for wearable and structural health monitoring.

Flexible Electronics Nanomaterials Wearables CNT/Graphene

NOx Gas Sensor from Biomass

Developed environmentally sustainable NO2 gas sensor using biomass carbon derived from invasive plant species (Prosopis Juliflora), demonstrating climate-positive innovation.

Gas Sensors Sustainability Metal Oxides

MEMS Accelerometer Design

Designed piezoresistive MEMS acceleration sensor with zero cross-axis sensitivity and high prime-axis response without sacrificing operational bandwidth, using FEM optimization.

MEMS FEM (COMSOL) Sensor Design

Embedded Electronics for Sensors

Developed portable electronic interface systems for flexible strain and gas sensors, including LabVIEW-based test beds, IoT-enabled systems, and wireless control interfaces.

Embedded Systems LabVIEW IoT Python

Patents

Selected Publications

Technical Expertise

Sensor Technologies

  • MEMS Sensor Design
  • Flexible Electronics
  • Printed Electronics
  • Pressure Sensors
  • Gas Sensors (NOx)
  • Strain Sensors
  • Bioprocess Sensors

Nanomaterials

  • Carbon Nanotubes (CNT)
  • Graphene
  • MXene
  • Metal Oxides
  • 2D Materials
  • Polymer Nanocomposites

Simulation & Modeling

  • COMSOL Multiphysics
  • FEM Modeling
  • IntelliSuite
  • LT-Spice
  • L-Edit
  • Blender

Characterization

  • XRD, Raman Spectroscopy
  • SEM, TEM
  • BET, TGA
  • UV-VIS, FTIR
  • Zeta Potential
  • 4-Probe Conductivity
  • Surface Profilometry

Programming

  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • LabVIEW
  • Octave
  • Machine Learning
  • AI Tools

Embedded Systems

  • Embedded Electronics Design
  • Test Bed Development
  • IoT Systems
  • Wireless Control
  • Sensor Interface Circuits

Let's Connect

Open to collaborations with leading sensor and biotech companies