Manchu Umarani Thangavelu

Manchu Umarani Thangavelu is a PhD researcher at Leiden University, specializing in metabolomics and advanced microsampling techniques to improve preterm neonatal health outcomes. Key contributions include designing mass spectrometry-based studies for the identification of biomarkers related to spontaneous preterm birth and late-onset sepsis in preterm neonates. Previous experiences include a master's thesis at KU Leuven focusing on mechanical characterization of surgical meshes, an internship at Materialise where designs for a surgical spacer guide were developed, and a system engineering role at Infosys supporting banking domain projects. Manchu holds a PhD from Leiden University, a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from KU Leuven, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Ramaiah Institute of Technology.