SSSudesh Sivarasu
@sudeshsivarasu
Professor of Biomedical Engineering driving frugal medical-device innovation and translation.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Professor of Biomedical Engineering and research leader with extensive academic and institutional leadership experience at the University of Cape Town and national research programmes. I lead teams focused on medical device design, verification, validation and translation for low-resource settings, and I hold the SARChI Chair in Biomedical Engineering & Innovation.
My career spans applied research, device development and multidisciplinary collaboration, evidenced by numerous peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and edited works including a 2022 book on Medical Devices Innovation for Africa. I have received multiple national and international awards and recognition for innovation and emerging research impact.
I am committed to mentoring researchers, building cross-cutting technology platforms (including pandemic preparedness efforts), and advancing scalable, affordable health technologies through academic leadership, industry partnerships and translational research.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead, Integrated Platform 1
National Institute for Prevention and Preparedness for Pande
Jun 2025 - Present (6 months)
Leads Integrated Platform 1 (Cross-cutting Technologies & Solutions) at NIP3, coordinating multidisciplinary efforts to develop technologies and solutions for pandemic prevention and preparedness.
UTHead of Division of Biomedical Engineering
University of Cape Town
Jan 2025 - Present (11 months)
Leads the Division of Biomedical Engineering, overseeing academic programs, research strategy, and faculty leadership to advance teaching and innovation in biomedical engineering.
UTSARChI Chair in Biomedical Engineering
University of Cape Town
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Holds the SARChI Chair in Biomedical Engineering & Innovation, driving high-impact research, supervising postgraduate students, and building research capacity in biomedical innovation.
UTProfessor in Biomedical Engineering
University of Cape Town
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Appointed Professor in Biomedical Engineering, leading research programmes, lecturing, and mentoring researchers with a focus on affordable medical devices and clinical translation.
UTDirector, Biomedical Engineering Research Centre
University of Cape Town
Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Directs the Biomedical Engineering Research Centre (BMERC), overseeing research programmes, industry partnerships, and the translation of medical device innovations.
Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering
University of Cape Town
Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)
Served as Associate Professor, leading research projects, supervising students, and contributing to curriculum and departmental leadership in biomedical engineering.
Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering
University of Cape Town
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Senior Lecturer responsible for teaching, supervising student projects, and conducting research in biomedical engineering with emphasis on low-cost medical technologies.
UTLecturer in Biomedical Engineering
University of Cape Town
Feb 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 10 months)
Lecturer delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervising projects, and contributing to research in biomedical engineering and assistive technologies.
Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering
VIT University
Apr 2009 - Feb 2011 (1 year 10 months)
Served as Associate Professor at VIT University, teaching and conducting biomedical engineering research, supervising students and contributing to departmental activities.
Research Analyst
RR Donnelley
Apr 2008 - Apr 2009 (1 year)
Worked as Research Analyst performing data and literature analysis to support projects within RR Donnelley's operations in Chennai.
Research Analyst
Frost & Sullivan
Jul 2006 - Mar 2008 (1 year 8 months)
Performed market and technical research as a Research Analyst in Chennai to inform industry reports and strategic recommendations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
VUVIT University
Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering awarded by VIT University in 2009.
VUVIT University
Master of Technology, Biomedical Engineering
M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering completed at VIT University in 2006.
UVUniversity of Madras (VEC, Vellore)
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
B.Eng in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering from Madras University (VEC, Vellore) completed in 2004.
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