Prashant Bhadri

Prashant Bhadri Ph.D. is a seasoned professional in the medical technology field, currently serving as the Head of Research and Development for Chronic Disease Management at ZEISS Medical Technology since July 2025. With a robust background that includes roles such as Vice President of Research and Development at Fieldpiece Instruments and Director of Global R&D Systems Engineering at Philips, Prashant has consistently driven innovation and efficiency in product development. Notably, during tenure at Philips, significant advancements were made in scaling R&D operations, including the establishment of a 50-member facility in India that reduced labor costs by 20%. Prashant's earlier experience includes critical positions at Fresenius Medical Care North America, CareFusion, Doheny Eye Institute, and Entera-Tech, contributing to groundbreaking projects like the Portable Artificial Kidney and advanced microsurgical systems. Prashant holds a PhD and MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, where early research efforts led to the development of a rapid diagnostic solution for brain aneurysms.