I’m a Postdoctoral Fellow at UMass Lowell and a former Fulbright Fellow. I earned my PhD Energy Science and Engineering from IIT Delhi, where I worked on hybrid semiconductors for optoelectronic devices. My research covers perovskite and organic photovoltaics, flexible electronics, and wearable tech, with multiple publications in ACS, Wiley, and IEEE journals. Right now, I’m exploring textile-based energy solutions and physiological monitoring.
Kedar Bagewadi
Doctoral Candidate — Plastics Engineering
Kedar Bagewadi
Doctoral Candidate — Plastics Engineering
I am a Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Plastics Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, working with Prof. Ram. My current research topic is ‘dry electrodes for physiological monitoring,’ and I have also made a significant contribution to the development of antiviral face masks. I earned my B. Tech. in Surface Coating Technology from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, which provided me with a strong foundation in polymers and coatings. At UMass Lowell, I have also expanded my expertise in polymer processing techniques such as injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming.