Ajit Nair M.S., Ph.D., FBSE

Ajit Nair M.S., Ph.D., FBSE has extensive experience in the field of medical device development and research. Ajit has worked in various roles and companies throughout their career.

Their most recent position is at Contego Medical, Inc. where they serve as a Fellow, Technical Research.

Prior to that, they worked at Abbott Structural Heart as a Fellow (BSE)/Senior Staff Engineer/Scientist. In this role, they were responsible for the development of the Next Generation MitraClip Delivery Catheter System and worked on projects related to Septal Puncture Technic & Device.

Ajit also worked at Avantis Medical Systems as a Scientific & Technical Advisor (Consultant), where they were involved in new technology development for colonoscopy and worked on the "Third Eye" product line.

At Boston Scientific Corpn, they held the role of Principal Consultant/Engineer/Scientist: Fellow (BSE). In this position, they worked on the development of cardiology, rhythm, and vascular devices. Ajit was responsible for new technology development, new materials & imaging core research, and process development for IVUS catheters.

Ajit served as the President of the US Chapter of the Society for Biomaterials & Artificial Organs (I), where they led the organization through the selection process to become a member of the International Union of Societies-Biomaterials Science & Engineering (IUS-BSE). Ajit was also a member of the program committee for various World Biomaterials Conferences.

Other notable experiences include working as a Consultant at Thoratec Corporation, where they focused on the development of Left Ventricular Devices, and as a Scientific & Technology Advisor at Chest Innovations & Procept Corporation, where they worked on the development of novel lung biopsy devices and prostrate devices using hydro-laser technology.

Ajit also held the position of Vice-President R&D / Principal Investigator at NanoVasc, Inc., where they led the development of vascular grafts and artificial blood vessels using nanotechnology. During this time, they secured a significant NIH Small Business Innovation Research Grant and was responsible for all R&D activities.

Additionally, they worked as the Senior Director, R&D at Pulmonx, where they focused on the development of implantable stents and diagnostic devices for emphysema.

Their early career included a role as a Project Technical Lead/Principal Engineer at Boston Scientific, where they worked on various projects.

Overall, Ajit Nair M.S., Ph.D., FBSE has a wealth of experience in medical device development, research, and leadership roles.

Ajit Nair holds a Ph.D. in Biomaterial Science & Engineering, which they earned from the University of Utah between 1994 and 1997. Prior to that, they pursued an M.S. in Material Science/ Metallurgy at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, from 1990 to 1992.