Shantanu Sanjay Sangam is a doctoral researcher in the field of laser-based welding for medical devices, with a particular focus on micro-joining strategies for thin and delicate biomedical materials. His research explores precision laser processing, weld quality optimization, and the development of stable, automation-ready joining methods that meet the stringent requirements of medical technology. He approaches his work with a strong interdisciplinary mindset - integrating mechanical engineering, manufacturing science, and software-driven automation - to advance next-generation fabrication techniques for healthcare applications.

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Before beginning his PhD, Shantanu completed a dual-degree M.Sc. in Manufacturing Technology at Technische Universität Wien, supported by the highly competitive EIT Manufacturing scholarship. His master's thesis, carried out at TU Wien, examined laser wleding of thin materials for biomedical device components, laying the technical and scientific foundation for his current research. He received Dean's Merit recognition during his studies and gained additional academic experience at Aalto University, Finland.

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Professionally, Shantanu has worked as a Development and Application Engineer at Dr. Bohrer Lasertec GmbH in Vienna, where he developded CAM post-processing suites for multi-axis laser depaneling machines, created automation algorithms for advanced G-code generation, and implemented scanner-linear axis coordination for high-precision machining. These industry experiences strengthened his technical versatility and further shaped his interest in applying laser technology to complex manufacturing challenges.