Amol Chaudhari

Director Research, Development and Operations

Pune

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Research and Development professional with diverse experience of various classes of medical devices with a keen interest in translational research with a proven research record combining vision and strong industry knowledge with a clear understanding of medical device regulations.

Experience

2016 Feb - Present

Director Research, Development and Operations

SynThera Biomedical / Pune

Key Achievements:

End-to-end lifecycle of ideation (1 IP and 2 Generic products) to manufacturing, set up research infrastructure, conduct safety experiments, animal trials for efficacy, monitor adherence to quality standards, risk analysis, and test license applications.

Development of Porous bone graft materials: Synthesis and testing
Animal trials for efficacy testing of bone graft materials
Histology analysis of the ex-planted samples of animal trails
Implementation of ISO 13485
Train the junior staff
Continuing research for new products suitable for the Indian market
Day-to-day company operations

2015 Jul - 2016 Jan

Postdoctoral Researcher

Pune University, Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology / Pune

Recruited under the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India scheme of Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship for the development of a delivery system for biomolecules for oral administration so that the degradation of biomolecules can be avoided in the stomach

2013 Jan - 2014 Sep

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of California / Davis, California

The research theme for this research was the development of drug delivery systems for biomolecules. The following topics were covered:

Natural encapsulation and delivery system for delivery of drugs and polypeptides
Metal specific cheaters obtained from natural sources for food applications
Controlled delivery of antiseptic and drug molecules for oral cavity applications

Education

2007 - 2012

Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium

PhD, Biomedical Sciences / Biomaterials, Implant Osseointegration, Nano-biotechnology

The research theme for this research was the development of implant surfaces for faster osseointegration of load-bearing implants.

Developed microporous surfaces for growth factor delivery targeted at bone regeneration
Established a non-invasive method of in vivo growth factor delivery determination
Developed implantable porous, non-porous, and biodegradable materials
Delivery system for growth factors for faster bone regeneration
Carried out pre-clinical Animal trials for the evaluation of developed implants

2004 - 2007

Martin Luther Universitaet, Halle (S), Germany

MSc, Applied Polymer Science / Polymer Science, Material Characterization, Biomaterials

The master's program focused on bio-polymers for applications as biomedical devices.

1998 - 2002

Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune, India

BE, Polymer Engineering / Polymer Engineering

The Bachelor's program focused on manufacturing and processing of synthetic polymers.