Ganzi Suresh, Ph.D. 👨‍🔬 — Product Manager

* Sono un 🔬Research & Development Engineer con un Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, appassionato di trasformare idee in soluzioni industriali innovative. * Esperto in Additive Manufacturing, Technology Transfer e IP Strategy, con corsi completati presso EUIPO, WIPO e EPO. * Competenze in Grant Writing e Project Management tools come Jira, collegando ricerca, regolazione e impatto sul mercato. * Curioso, adattabile e orientato ai risultati cresco dove l'innovazione e l'industria si incontrano. 💡 Where research meets societal impact 🚀. I’m a Research and Development Engineer passionate about transforming innovative ideas into industrial and market-ready solutions. With a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, I specialise in Additive Manufacturing, Material Characterisation, and Product Innovation, combining technical excellence with an innovation-driven mindset. My experience across multinational environments and Italian research institutions has strengthened my ability to connect research outcomes with industrial strategy, ensuring that innovation leads to tangible value. To broaden my strategic perspective, I completed several international training programs from EUIPO, WIPO, and EPO, focusing on Intellectual Property, Patents, and Technology Transfer. I have also developed practical knowledge in Grant Writing, Research Project Management, and tools like Jira to manage complex R&D and innovation projects efficiently. I’m particularly interested in roles that combine R&D, innovation management, and IP strategy, where I can help translate technology into market impact, manage funded projects, and promote sustainable industrial innovation. 🌱 Core Strengths: * Industrial R&D & Innovation Management * Additive & Advanced Manufacturing * Technology Transfer & IP Strategy (Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights) * Regulatory Compliance & Grant Management * Project Management Tools (Jira, Office 365, Gantt Tools) * Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Learning 🚀 Mission: To bridge research, regulation, and innovation, driving technologies from concept to market impact and fostering collaboration between science, industry, and society.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare-focused R&D Engineer with expertise in Additive Manufacturing and Product Innovation.

Location: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Experience: 5 yrs 9 mos

Skills

Industrial R&d & Innovation Management
Project Management
Additive & Advanced Manufacturing
Product Innovation
Additive Manufacturing

Career Highlights

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with R&D expertise.
Specialized in Additive Manufacturing and Product Innovation.
Proven track record in managing complex R&D projects.

Work Experience

INAIL, Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro

Research And Development Engineer 🧑‍💼 (2 yrs 11 mos)

Scuola IMT Alti Studi Lucca

Research Collaborator 🤝🏾 (1 mo)

Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

Postdoctoral Research Scientist 🌱 (11 mos)

GE Research

Research Scientist - Additive Metals 🔬 (1 yr 1 mo)

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)

Research Project Assistant 🛠️ (10 mos)

Education

👨‍🎓 Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. at KL University

👨‍🎓 Master of Technology - M. Tech at JNTU Anantapur

👨‍🎓 Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Kancheepuram

📜Certification in Italian Language-Level A2 at CPIA metropolitano di Bologna (Centro Provinciale per l'istruzione degli Adulti)

Ganzi Suresh, Ph.D. 👨‍🔬

Product Manager

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy5 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with R&D expertise.
Specialized in Additive Manufacturing and Product Innovation.
Proven track record in managing complex R&D projects.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare-focused R&D Engineer with expertise in Additive Manufacturing and Product Innovation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Industrial R&d & Innovation ManagementProject ManagementAdditive & Advanced ManufacturingProduct InnovationAdditive Manufacturing

Other Skills

3D PrintingAgile ManagementAnalysisBio-EngineeringClinical TrialsCollaborationsCritical ThinkingCross-Functional CollaborationDesign OptimizationFinite Element AnalysisGather and Interpret InformationGrant WritingHydrogen Supply ChainISO StandardsIn-Vitro and In-Vivo Studies

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Experience

Inail, istituto nazionale assicurazione contro gli infortuni sul lavoro

Research And Development Engineer 🧑‍💼

May 2022 – Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy 🇮🇹 · On-site

 Lead R&D activities in the prosthetics and rehabilitation field, focusing on the design and development of specialised mechanical, electronic, and control subsystems.
 Support the preparation and execution of clinical trials to evaluate device performance and patient outcomes.
 Draft, review, and submit scientific articles and patent applications to disseminate research findings.
 Manage and contribute to research projects, ensuring milestones, documentation, and deliverables are met.
 Oversee and optimise processes within the Research and Training Area to support innovation and knowledge transfer.

Research and DevelopmentClinical TrialsPatent ApplicationsProject ManagementIndustrial R&D & Innovation Management

Scuola imt alti studi lucca

Research Collaborator 🤝🏾

Mar 2022 – Apr 2022 · 1 mo · Lucca, Tuscany, Italy 🇮🇹 · On-site

 Led research and development initiatives for materials, devices, and processes within the hydrogen supply chain 🔋 in collaboration with Ne.M.E.Sys-Pisa.
 Developed and prepared prototypes utilizing additive manufacturing technologies (SLA/FDM) with a range of polymer materials to support innovative solutions.

Additive ManufacturingPrototypingHydrogen Supply ChainAdditive & Advanced Manufacturing

Istituto italiano di tecnologia

Postdoctoral Research Scientist 🌱

Sep 2020 – Aug 2021 · 11 mos · Pontedera, Tuscany, Italy 🇮🇹 · On-site

 Utilized product design skills to prototype and troubleshoot customized designs for bio-inspired, self-growing soft robots, incorporating various polymeric materials through FDM 3D printing.
 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with the overall soft robot system.
 Additionally, contributed to drafting proposals and documentation for funding applications to support the project’s continued development and innovation.

Product Design3D PrintingCross-Functional CollaborationProduct Innovation

Ge research

Research Scientist - Additive Metals 🔬

Nov 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India 🇮🇳 · On-site

 Developed functional and non-functional 3D-printed prototypes to assist in planning and executing surgical procedures involving bio-implants, such as orthopedic implants.
 Fabricated, tested, and analyzed printed prototypes for mechanical and metallurgical properties to identify the best materials for medical implant applications.
 Published results and conducted in-depth analysis of test data to inform the selection and optimization of materials for enhanced performance and safety in medical use.

3D PrintingMaterial TestingMechanical Properties AnalysisAdditive Manufacturing

Defence research & development organisation (drdo)

Research Project Assistant 🛠️

Feb 2017 – Dec 2017 · 10 mos · Hyderabad Area, India 🇮🇳 · On-site

 Led the prototyping and development of medical implants processed using metal additive manufacturing, focusing on characterizing LENS-deposited materials.
 Conducted testing and analysis of printed prototypes with electro-optical systems, assessing their mechanical, metallurgical, corrosion, and biocompatibility properties in line with ASTM standards.
 Drafted comprehensive results to support the validation of materials for medical implant applications and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Medical ImplantsPrototypingMaterial CharacterizationAdditive Manufacturing