MS-MPE Student Feature: Rohan Ramnani
Rohan Ramnani is a current student in the MS-MPE program at the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to pursuing his master’s degree, Rohan earned his bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He chose biomedical engineering as his career path in hopes of working in a role that allowed him to help people through innovation while maintaining a hands-on approach focused on mechanical design and building.
After finishing his undergraduate program, Rohan worked as a laser engineer for SightPath Medical. In this role, he operated, maintained, and repaired Alcon LenSx lasers, devices commonly used in cataract surgeries. His favorite part of the role was interacting with patients and knowing that his work made a positive difference in their care. After two years, Rohan decided it was time to advance his career and began searching for a master’s program to continue his educational journey.
In March 2025, Rohan attended a virtual open house for the Pitt MS-MPE program, where he spoke with Dr. Khanwilkar, Dr. Boukaabar, and Dr. Hirschman. After hearing about the program’s offerings, Rohan knew Pitt was the right fit. In the MS-MPE program, Rohan has been impressed with the variety of coursework made available that allows students to explore different areas of biomedical engineering. He also appreciates the program’s networking requirements, which encouraged him to step outside his comfort zone and build valuable industry connections in Pittsburgh.
In addition to being a student in the MS-MPE program, Rohan serves as the Master’s Liaison for the Graduate Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) at Pitt. He functions as the channel of communication between the master’s students and the Graduate Board where he organizes events and looks for opportunities to enhance the program. Being part of BMES has strengthened his leadership, organizational, and event-planning skills through coordinating student events. He recently organized a Graduate Networking Night in Spring 2026, featuring representatives from several Pittsburgh-based companies seeking biomedical engineers to join their teams, as well as an Industry Panel in April 2026 with professionals and PhD candidates discussing career paths and the local job landscape.
Rohan is currently conducting research under Dr. Zervantonakis at the University of Pittsburgh and looks forward to completing his Master’s in Medical Product Engineering next semester. As he explores future career options, Rohan remains excited about the opportunities ahead and the chance to continue making a positive impact through biomedical innovation.