Dr. Majumdar

Dr. Majumdar completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University, conducting his research at the WM Keck Biomedical Materials Research Laboratory. He previously earned an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College. Following his doctoral studies, he worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Terasaki Institute of Biomedical Innovation in Los Angeles, California. He later served as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University in New York (one of the eight Ivy League institutions). 

Before joining UPES, he served as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University, where he collaborated with Dr. Treena Arinzeh. His first postdoctoral appointment was at the Terasaki Institute of Biomedical Innovation in Los Angeles, California, under the mentorship of Dr. Ali Khademhosseini and Dr. Mehmet Dokmeci. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University, working as a Research Assistant under the guidance of Dr. Susmita Bose and Dr. Amit Bandyopadhyay. During his M.S. studies at the State University of New York at Buffalo, he worked with Dr. Craig Snoeyink, Dr. Sara Behdad and Dr. Deborah Chung. Prior to beginning his master’s program, he was employed at the Amazon Development Centre in Hyderabad. 

Dr. Majumdar’s research interests center around manufacturing and materials science. His work with several internationally recognized scientists—including Dr. Susmita Bose, Dr. Ali Khademhosseini, Dr. Amit Bandyopadhyay, Dr. Mehmet Dokmeci, Dr. Deborah Chung, Dr. Sara Behdad, and Dr. Craig Snoeyink—has shaped a diverse research portfolio spanning biomaterials, 3D printing, advanced manufacturing techniques, in vivo experimentation, and super-resolution imaging. His current research emphasizes the development of hydrogels for cartilage repair as well as functional implants for bone tissue engineering applications.  

His experiences at leading global institutions—including Columbia University, the University of California Los Angeles, Washington State University, and the State University of New York at Buffalo—have significantly influenced his teaching philosophy. He emphasizes interdisciplinary learning aimed at addressing real-world challenges, and he values interactive instruction supported by an open-door policy for students. 

During his time at Washington State University, he worked as both an instructor and a Teaching Assistant. He contributed to teaching courses such as Dynamics and Thermodynamics, and supported Capstone and Materials Design courses in his role as a Teaching Assistant. 

1. RS Dalrymple Scholarship, Washington State University 

2. Neill TC&W scholarship, Washington State University 

3. Kaiser Scholarship, Washington State University 

ujjayan.majumdar@upes.ac.in