Dr. Ashish Jagtiani
Current Focus
Octargus (Stealth AI x Life Science Startup)
Building intelligent systems that combine AI and automation to accelerate discovery in the life sciences.
Currently in stealth; more details soon.
Featured Work
Octargus (Current)
Building intelligent systems that combine AI and automation to accelerate discovery in the life sciences. Currently in stealth mode, reimagining how science gets done through human-AI collaboration.
Portable Blood Testing Platform
Led the development of a revolutionary portable blood testing platform at Chronus Health that delivers lab-quality results in minutes, transforming point-of-care diagnostics. This experience shaped my approach to building Octargus: simplifying complex science into scalable, impactful systems.
Semiconductor Innovations
Developed breakthrough semiconductor fabrication techniques while at IBM, focusing on reactive ion etching processes and integration of complex materials for next-generation devices and applications.
Tinker Playground
An edtech initiative blending STEM, storytelling, and creativity for kids. Originally built for my two sons, Tinker Playground has grown into a broader platform to inspire hands-on learning in science and technology.
Research Impact
Areas of Expertise
Microfluidics & Biosensors
Development of innovative microfluidic devices and biosensors for healthcare diagnostics and environmental monitoring.
Micro and Nanofabrication
Using advanced semiconductor fabrication and traditional techniques to create devices for various applied fields.
Healthcare Technology
Creating accessible point-of-care diagnostic solutions that transform healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Exploring Collaborations
Currently exploring collaborations in AI-driven lab automation, diagnostics, and microfluidics both through Octargus and advisory work at Twenty Seven Labs.
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