Beyond the lab
Leadership, community innovation, and institution-building.
2nd Workshop on the Evolving Landscape of Surgical Robotics (ELSR 2026)
Surgical Autonomy for Today and Tomorrow · 1 October 2026 · IROS, Pittsburgh
Organizers: Lin, S., Prakash, R., Lu, J., Jiang, F., Dou, Q., Goldberg, K.
1st Workshop on the Evolving Landscape of Surgical Robotics (ELSR 2025)
Towards AI-Powered Unconventional Instruments and Technologies in the Operating Theatre · 19 May 2025 · ICRA, Atlanta
“The Evolving Landscape of Surgical Robotics” at ICRA 2025. Curated lineup of 12 international researchers. Organizers: Lin, S., Prakash, R., Fichera, L., Mattos, L., Su, H., Yip, M. C., Codd, P., Webster, R. J. III.
Futures+: Multi-National Deep Tech Innovation Program
Co-led a 6-month innovation program across Bhutan, Indonesia, India, and Singapore with 16 partners. Three finalist solutions deployed in northeast India and Indonesia. Direct engagement with farming communities shaped modular, repairable design principles.
TEDxNITW
Founded the TEDx chapter at NIT Warangal. Organized the inaugural event with 400+ attendees — speaker curation, sponsorships, and production.
Duke Garage Lab
Lab & Curriculum Development Fellowship. Co-designed and built Duke’s newest prototyping space for the MEMS capstone program.
Design Health Fellow
Duke Design Health program — clinical immersion and needs-finding methodology for healthcare innovation.
MEMS Graduate Student Committee
President. Department events, student advocacy, and cross-lab networking for 100+ graduate students.