Haresh Patil

Haresh Patil completed his undergrad in Production Engineering and his Masters in Plastic Engineering from India. He gained 15 years of professional experience in designing and developing medical devices used in various domains. Presently, he is a doctoral candidate at the University of Waterloo and a member of the Biomaterials team of the Composite Biomaterial Systems (CBS) lab headed by Prof. Thomas Willett. The biomaterials team at CBS lab is developing next-generation bioresorbable and 3D printable nanocomposite materials for synthetic bone grafts. His research focuses on improving the nanocomposites' mechanical performance by tailoring bonding interfaces in the 3D printed structures with a novel Direct Ink Writing (DIW) mandrel bed 3D printing method. This research could contribute to the printing of dense, robust, and customizable synthetic bone grafts that could be used to reconstruct large segmental defects in cortical bone. 

In his free time, Haresh enjoys exploring nature around him, from the small trails in his neighbourhood to long treks in remote locations. He also enjoys spending time understanding state-of-the-art innovations and sharing them with younger adults. As well as, volunteering in community activities such as guiding new incoming students, and organizing and participating in cultural events.