Title: Rapid fabrication of microneedle array 

Funding agency: Department of science and technology 

Scheme: Scientific and Useful Profound Research Advancement (SUPRA)

Estimated project budget: 200,000 USD

Aim: As microneedle patches gain popularity in painless drug delivery via the transdermal route, our goal is to provide a standalone machine (based on novel Bulk Lithography technology) and post-processing capabilities for the rapid fabrication of microneedle templates with various geometries at significantly reduced costs and higher speeds compared to current state-of-the-art methods.

Multiple researchers are involved in this project. I am responsible for designing and developing the machine, ensuring its compactness, and maintaining an appealing aesthetic and user-friendliness. This project is part of my Master’s degree coursework (ME 691 R&D project).