About me

Hello there! I'm Bharath Chandra Vaddaram, a passionate Biomedical and Human Factors Engineer, driven by the desire to understand and enhance human performance. I thrive on tackling complex challenges and am always eager to learn new things.

About Me ✨

Beyond my professional pursuits, I find joy in:

  • 🏃 Chasing the runner's high and exploring new trails
  • ⛰️ Discovering hidden gems while hiking through nature
  • 🏞️ Immersing myself in the beauty of the great outdoors

Skills & Abilities 🚀

I bring a diverse skillset to the table, including:

  • 🔍 Expertise in User Research and Usability Testing
  • 🛠️ Proficient in Mixed-Methods Research and Data Analysis
  • 🧠 Strong Problem-Solving Abilities and a knack for finding creative solutions
  • 💪 Adaptable and quick to learn, readily embracing new challenges

Key Achievements 🏆

I'm proud of contributions like:

  • 📈 Achieving an 8% gain in cognitive acuity through user research insights
  • 🔬 Contributing to a 26% increase in cancer cell death through research
  • 💡 Impacting product design through compelling, data-driven user research findings

I'm excited about the intersection of user-centered design and impactful research. I believe in the power of understanding user needs to drive innovation and am always looking for new opportunities to make a difference.

Latest!

  • Research

    Role:
    Associate Researcher
    (Data Analyst)

    Duties:

    • Led user research on somatosensation's impact on footwear proprioception.
    • Developed and implemented comprehensive research protocols.
    • Ensured research integrity across 20+ user studies.
    • Analyzed insole texture variations and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
    • Pioneered integration of cognitive assessment techniques in footwear research.

    Challenges:

    • Addressed lack of understanding in footwear proprioception.
    • Combined multimodal assessment techniques for accurate insole performance evaluation.
    • Engaged diverse populations while adhering to protocols and ethical guidelines.
    • Translated complex research findings into actionable insights for product development.

    Achievements:

    • Increased insole performance evaluation accuracy by an estimated 30%.
    • Directly influenced Adidas Sport Science management's decisions for future shoe development.
    • Developed novel methods like the Dynamic Auditory Stroop Test (DAST) to evaluate insole textures' impact on cognitive performance during physical activities.
    • Successfully integrated human factors principles to enhance product development and improve comfort in Adidas footwear.

  • Work

    Project:
    Assessing Cognitive Performance

    Problem:

    • The impact of textured insoles on cognitive function and gait during dynamic activities was not well understood, limiting the potential for optimizing footwear design to enhance both comfort and performance.

    Methodology:

    • Designed and led a pioneering study on the impact of textured insoles on cognitive function and gait.
    • Developed an innovative framework for assessing insole effects during dynamic activities.
    • Created a novel dual-task paradigm combining spatial memory tasks with gait analysis.
    • Conducted mixed-methods research on 20+ users, integrating quantitative movement data with qualitative feedback.
    • Utilized advanced data visualization techniques in Python to illustrate relationships between insole design, cognitive load, and movement patterns.

    Achievements:

    • Revealed a 15% improvement in cognitive-motor performance with optimally textured insoles during dynamic activities.
    • Generated comprehensive insights on comfort and product performance by integrating quantitative and qualitative data.
    • Developed a new methodology for assessing the impact of footwear design on both cognitive and physical performance.
    • Created visualizations that effectively communicated complex relationships between insole design and user performance to diverse stakeholders.

Resume

Education

  1. Master's in Biomedical Engineering December 2024

    Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, AZ

    Relevant Coursework: Wearable Devices, Applied Computational Behavioral Sciences, Neural Engineering

  2. Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Biomedical Engineering May 2022

    SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Chennai, India

    Relevant Coursework: Biomechanics, Biomedical Instrumentation, Biology: Human Anatomy and Physiology

Experience

  1. Associate Researcher (Data Analyst) August 2023 — Present

    Adidas - Center for Engagement Science, ASU

    • Led user research on somatosensation's impact on footwear proprioception
    • Developed comprehensive research protocols, increasing insole performance evaluation accuracy by ~30%
    • Ensured research integrity across 20+ user studies
    • Analyzed insole texture variations and translated findings into actionable insights
    • Pioneered integration of cognitive assessment techniques in footwear research

  2. Biomedical Intern June 2022 — September 2022

    SVIMS Hospital

    • Optimized equipment longevity and reduced downtime by 30%
    • Provided training to 10+ healthcare professionals on equipment utilization

  3. Research Assistant June 2021 — May 2022

    ANTs Research Group, SRM IST

    • Led research on Iron-Based Nanoparticles for novel cancer hyperthermia treatment
    • Designed microfluidic chips for isolating circulating tumor cells (CTC)
    • Re-engineered microscope to enhance bio-imaging capabilities
    • Presented research at ICNOC-2022 Conference

Publications

  • Investigation on the Heating Effects of Intra-Tumoral Injectable Magnetic hydrogels (IT-MG) for Cancer Hyperthermia

    Hema Brindha Masanam, Janani Muthuraman, Bharath Chandra Vaddaram, Sundar Mahesh Venkata Naga Kottapalli, Sai Sarath Chandra Vitla, Piyush Kumar Gupta and Ashwin Kumar Narasimhan

    Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express, 27 January 2025

    Our research introduces a groundbreaking approach to treating superficial cancers: Intra-Tumoral Injectable Magnetic Hydrogels (IT-MGs) for targeted hyperthermia. We've developed a biocompatible hydrogel composed of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) within a hyaluronic acid matrix. This innovative system allows for precise delivery of SPIONs directly into the tumor, where they generate localized heat when exposed to 27 MHz radiofrequency radiation. Our results demonstrate that IT-MGs significantly outperform standalone SPIONs or HA in heat generation, achieving controlled and effective temperatures in tumor models. This synergistic combination of SPIONs and HA offers a more precise, effective, and patient-friendly approach to hyperthermia-based cancer treatment. Future work will focus on optimizing IT-MGs for in vivo studies and exploring their potential in combination therapies. This research represents a significant step forward in targeted cancer therapy, potentially revolutionizing the way we treat superficial cancers.

Projects

  • Development of Microfluidic Devices for Studying Organ Transplant Rejection

    Development of Microfluidic Devices for Studying Organ Transplant Rejection

    Mar 2024 - Apr 2024

    Research Proposals

  • Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in NK Cell-Based Immunotherapy

    Natural Killer Cells Incubated With Hyaluronic Acid-Functionalized Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Prostate Cancer

    Mar 2024 - Apr 2024

    Research Proposals

  • Neural Data Analysis for Motor Cortex Recordings

    Neural Data Analysis for Motor Cortex Recordings

    Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

    Projects

  • Wearable for Accurate stress detection

    Wearable for Accurate stress detection

    Nov 2023 - Dec 2023

    Research Proposals

  • 3D-Printed Gold Nanoparticle (AuNP) for Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) Based Detection for Biosensing Application.

    3D-Printed Gold Nanoparticle (AuNP) for Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) Based Detection for Biosensing Application.

    Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

    Research Proposals

  • Development of Iron-Based Nanoparticles for Hyperthermia

    Development of Iron-Based Nanoparticles for Hyperthermia

    Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

    Projects

  • Conversion of Compound Microscope into Fluorescence Microscope for Bioimaging

    Conversion of Compound Microscope into Fluorescence Microscope for Bioimaging

    Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

    Projects

My skills

  • Human Factors & User Research
    90%
  • Data Analysis & Visualization
    75%
  • Research & Development
    80%
  • Wet Lab & Microfludics
    85%

Certificates

User Research