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Asmi Rohit Sathe | Student Spotlight

"Coming to Stanford, I was eager to work across disciplines – and I was surprised by how naturally that happened."
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by MSE staff

Asmi Rohit Sathe

Masters Student
Materials Science and Engineering

"Coming to Stanford, I was eager to work across disciplines – and I was surprised by how naturally that happened."

Coming to Stanford, I was eager to work across disciplines – and I was surprised by how naturally that happened. Motivated to build novel material systems to advance healthcare, I started working in the Feig Lab in the Mechanical Engineering department. I have been exploring various methods to fabricate hydrogel composites for electrical stimulation. Hydrogels are squishy, which makes them great for interfacing with the soft tissues inside our body. Using them for targeted stimulation can be reformative for pain management and tissue repair.

To inspire my research directions, I wanted to learn how to identify problems that can actually lead to real-world impact. I have been taking Engineering for Women’s Health, a course that emphasizes the use of an iterative design thinking process. My group is focusing on primary dysmenorrhea (intense period pain), and through interviews rooted in empathy, we are trying to study the problem space in a human-centric manner.  This process is teaching me to consider various perspectives before arriving at solutions. I hope to incorporate this into my future projects as well. As a CA for another course, Mechanical Behaviour Lab, I’ve had the opportunity to guide my teams through their own design projects, which has been very rewarding to see. 

I’ve only been at Stanford for a couple of months, but it already feels like a very formative experience. What I appreciate most is the supportive and collaborative environment I have found here. I’ve been able to build really meaningful connections with people, and this sense of community in MatSci is making the experience even more enjoyable.

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