Dr. Navya Sethu
Associate Professor, Instrumentation Engineering
Overview
Dr. Navya Sethu is an academician and researcher in the field of Bioengineering, with expertise in control and instrumentation systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering and has been actively engaged in teaching, research, and student mentoring. Her research interests include lab-on-chip systems, bioinstrumentation, and environmental and biomedical sensing technologies. She has guided several student projects, published in reputed peer-reviewed journals, filed patents, and is involved in industry-collaborated projects. Passionate about teaching and mentoring, she incorporates hands-on and project-based learning to build strong technical foundations in students. Dr. Navya Sethu is also instrumental in developing new research laboratories, proposing innovative electives and guiding students in hackathons and research-driven activities. She is committed to encouraging interdisciplinary research and advancing practical, industry-relevant learning.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. Bioengineering Sciences | MITADT University, Pune | 2024
- M.Tech. Control & Instrumentation. | KarunyaUniversity,Tamil Nadu | 2011
- B.Tech. Electronics & Instrumentation.| Mahatma GandhiUniversity, Kerala | 2007
Experience
Career Highlights
Patent
- International Patent on “Device and assay for detection of antibiotics”, with PCT application no. 201921037177 (2020)
Publications
- N Sethu, R Vyas, 2020, ‘Overview of machine learning methods in ADHD prediction’, Advances in Bioengineering, 51-71, 16.
- N Sethu, S Krishnakumar, V Mitra, C Tagad, R Vyas, 2023, ‘Design and development of a novel colorimetric assay and a portable optical system for the detection of aminoglycoside antibiotics’, Sensors and Actuators Reports, 5, 100151, 5.
- N Sethu, R Vyas, 2023, ‘Design and development of advanced biosensing systems for the rapid detection of antibiotics’, International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 103 (15), 3616-3633.
- N Sethu, P Premchandra, S Kolhe, MB Kulkarni, R Vyas, 2025, ‘An Integrated Microfluidic System with Automated Syringe Pump for Precise Colorimetric Reactions’, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2025, 388, 116474.
- N Sethu, N Patil, R Vyas, 2025, ‘A portable ultraviolet germicidal disinfection device for air purification in respirators’, Aerosol Science and Engineering, 1-9.
- S Pandey, N Sethu, MB Kulkarni, R Vyas, 2025, ‘Capillary microfluidics aided single-cell manipulation for optical detection of bacterial pathogens’, Biophysical Reviews, 1-17.
Conferences
- Presented paper on “Evolutionary Algorithms for predicting Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” in 6th National Conference on Innovative Global Technology Trends (IGTT’24) organised during 21 to 23 March 2024 at MIT ADT University, Pune.
- Presented paper on “Design and Development of a UV Sanitization Unit in PAPR for COVID19 Healthcare Professionals” in International Conference on Recent Trends in Bioengineering (ICRTB 2021) organized by MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences & Research, Pune on 12 & 13 February 2021.
- Presented paper on “Development of a Genetic Programming Based Model for Prediction of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” in International Conference on Recent Trends in Bioengineering (ICRTB 2019) organized by MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences & Research, Pune on 16 February 2019.
- Presented paper on “Classification Model for Predicting Disease Stage: ADHD Case Study” in International Conference on Recent Trends in Bioengineering (ICRTB 2018) organized by MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences & Research, Pune on 17 February 2018.
- Presented a paper on “Observer Design for Coupled Tank Process” in the Third International Conference on Intelligent Science & Technology (IIST 2011) organized by Sun College of Engineering & Technology, Nagercoil, TamilNadu.
Awards
- Best Teacher Award – 2025 on occasion of Teacher’s Day Celebration 2025, by MIT Arts, Design & Technology University, Pune.
- Best paper award on 6th National Conference on Innovative Global Technology Trends organised during 21 to 23 March 2024 at MIT ADT University, Pune.
