Faiz Qureshi

PhD Student
Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto
Advisor: Dr. Tom Chau

Education & Training

Faiz completed his Bachelor of Technology with honours in Biomedical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela in 2025. His thesis focused on the design and validation of a portable handheld electrospinner for silk fibroin scaffold fabrication. In 2024, he was a MITACS Globalink Research Intern at the PRISM Lab, where he developed a wireless, low-cost fNIRS-based Brain Computer Interface for pediatric applications. Over the past four years, Faiz has designed and built multiple biomedical devices such as custom ultrasonic transducers, a Gamified hand rehabilitation glove and a low-cost transcarpal prosthesis. Faiz is a strong advocate for affordable rehabilitative solutions and is committed to advancing the democratization of healthcare for underserved populations.

Research Interests

Faiz’s doctoral research focuses on developing cost-effective BioWearables tailored for non-communicating children. He is particularly interested in embedded systems and device prototyping, with the broader aim of creating accessible technologies that enhance participation, communication, and rehabilitation outcomes for pediatric populations.

Other Interests

Faiz is a Dan 1 black belt karateka and two-time national gold medalist. He enjoys cooking up an “Indian storm” on slow days, occasionally hikes around, and plays Valorant to unwind.