INTERVIEW

Can you describe your educational and professional background?

I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at National Institute of Technology Durgapur, India in 2021. Then I went on to pursue a Masters in Materials Science at Technical University (TU) of Darmstadt, Germany. At TU Darmstadt, I worked extensively on magnetic materials across different length scales, from rare-earth-free bulk magnets to nanoscale magnetic systems within the Functional Materials group. In my master thesis I worked with magnetic nanoparticles mainly for biomedical applications. After graduation in 2024 I continued to work as a Research assistant for almost a year before I joined this PhD position in December 2025. During my studies, I also completed an R&D internship at Bosch in the Automotive Electronics department, where I worked on the reliability of lead-free solder joints and MEMS components under harsh operating conditions.

What prompted you to apply as a doctoral candidate within the Doctoral Network?

I applied to the Doctoral Network because it offers a unique interdisciplinary environment combining magnetic sensors and neuroscience. My background and strong interest in magnetic materials for their application in biomedical and functional devices, align closely with the project’s goal of developing implantable magnetic sensing technologies for neural interfaces. The opportunity to translate magnetic materials and spintronic concepts into advanced sensing systems with real biomedical relevance, beyond purely laboratory demonstrations, was a key motivation for my application. In addition, the structured secondments within the network provide valuable training across sensor technology, materials integration, and neurophysiological validation, which I see as an essential aspect for developing neurotechnology with true clinical potential. Within the project, the emphasis on implementing magnetic sensors into implantable interfaces using industrially compatible microfabrication technologies strongly resonates with my interest in developing scalable and translational sensor systems

What does your research consist on?

My research focuses on developing neural interfaces that combine electrical stimulation with magnetic sensing. Specifically, I work towards integrating ultrasensitive spintronic magnetic sensors into flexible neural probes, this includes fabrication of these sensors and characterizing their performance, and perform ageing test ensuring reliable long-term operation. Furthermore I will also work towards fabrication of probes with nanostructured electrodes for reduced tissue response and investigate their integration into implantable neural interface. In addition, I work on the development of implantation-compatible probe designs. The overall aim is to enable contactless magnetic recording of neural activities as feedback during electrical stimulation, with the aim of enabling artifact-resistant and reliable neural interfaces supporting the development of smarter and safer neuromodulation systems.

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This Programme is supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks. Grant agreement ID: 101169352.