Dr. M. Raj Pulugurtha’s (P. M. Raj) expertise is in the packaging of electronic and bioelectronic systems, power-supply and wireless component integration in flex and rigid packages, and biocompatible and hermetic packaging with high-density feedthroughs. He is an is an Associate Professor at Florida International University.
Most of us use our cell phones, smart watches and other electronic devices without giving much thought to the components and how they fit and work together. But it’s a complex problem that Markondeyaraj “Raj” Pulugurtha, associate professor at FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing and head of the Bioelectronic and Electronic Packaging Lab, has devoted his career to solving.
In the process, he has been recognized as a leading expert in the rapidly evolving fields of electronic and bioelectronic nanopackaging, wearable and implantable medical devices, antenna sensor integration and power-supply and wireless component integration.
“I was always interested in science and technology and their influence on society,” Pulugurtha said. “When you look at the PC revolution and the creation of the iPhone, you can see the impact of technology. It can be a challenge to look at the big picture, but it’s something I constantly talk to my students about. We are here to solve big problems.”
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