Dr. Geetha Manivasagam

Dr. Geetha Manivasagam is a distinguished academician, materials scientist and researcher, serving as the Founding Dean of the School of Healthcare Science and Engineering (SHINE) at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Tamil Nadu. She is also the Director and Senior Professor at the Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics (CBCMT), VIT, and a Fulbright Fellow. She is an affiliated researcher at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Dr. Manivasagam's research expertise encompasses biomaterials, surface engineering, additive manufacturing, implant materials and immunomodulating biomaterials. Her work focuses on developing advanced materials and innovative manufacturing technologies for biomedical applications, particularly the improvement of implant performance, biocompatibility and healthcare outcomes.

She has contributed to research projects, scientific publications, patents and interdisciplinary collaborations connecting engineering, materials science and medicine. Her research initiatives include the development of titanium-based implants with improved surface properties and complex additively manufactured structures.

As the founding leader of SHINE, Dr. Manivasagam promotes an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare education by integrating engineering, medical sciences, information technology and entrepreneurship. The school aims to nurture industry-ready professionals and encourage innovation through collaborations with hospitals, research institutions and industry partners.

Her leadership and research contributions support India's growing medical technology ecosystem, advancing biomaterials research, additive manufacturing and next-generation healthcare solutions.