Saket Karajgikar

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Saket Karajgikar is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and thermal-fluidic engineering, with a particular focus on the design and modeling of micro-scale actuators and pumps. His most cited contribution, the 2010 paper "Electro-Thermal Analysis of In-Plane Micropump," has garnered 14 citations and remains a foundational reference for researchers developing MEMS-based thermal actuators. In this work, Karajgikar presents a comprehensive modeling framework for a packaged in-plane micropump, developed at the Automation and Robotics Research Institute at the University of Texas, Arlington. His analysis addresses the critical challenge of electro-thermal coupling in MEMS devices, demonstrating how thermal expansion can be harnessed for precise fluidic control at the microscale. This research is particularly significant for applications in lab-on-a-chip systems, biomedical diagnostics, and microfluidic cooling. Karajgikar’s contributions have helped advance the understanding of thermal actuator performance under real-world packaging constraints, making his work a valuable resource for students and engineers seeking to optimize MEMS devices for reliability and efficiency.