Shyam Prasad
Papers
9
Total Citations
180
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About
Shyam Prasad is a biomedical engineer and roboticist whose research sits at the intersection of medical robotics, gastrointestinal diagnostics, and computational mechanics. His work centres on the design, modelling, and experimental validation of self-propelled capsule robots for painless, non-invasive endoscopy of the small intestine and colon — a field with transformative potential for bowel cancer detection and monitoring. Prasad's most cited contribution, a 2019 study on capsule–intestine contact modelling (48 citations), laid foundational groundwork for understanding how autonomous capsule robots interact with the complex, peristaltic environment of the gut. Building on this, he has pioneered finite element and multibody dynamics approaches to simulate robot progression through intestinal tissue, optimising designs for both safety and efficiency. His 2023 work introducing a vibro-impact capsule robot for colonoscopy (34 citations) represents a significant clinical step forward, offering a controllable, patient-friendly alternative to standard colonoscopy. Notably, he has also explored capsule-based tumour detection, leveraging tissue stiffness as a biomarker for early bowel cancer diagnosis. With over 180 cumulative citations across nine publications, Prasad's research is making meaningful strides toward next-generation, minimally invasive gastrointestinal diagnostics, offering real promise for improved cancer screening outcomes globally.
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- 5Fundamentals of Bowel Cancer for Biomedical Engineers16 citations · 2023
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