Karthik Murali, PhD
About Karthik Murali, PhD
Karthik Murali, PhD, serves as the Head of Public Health at Akido Labs and has a diverse academic background in engineering and economics. He has held various research and leadership positions, including Director at the Digital Health Lab at USC and Co-Founder of StemSurgical.
Current Role at Akido Labs
Karthik Murali serves as the Head of Public Health at Akido Labs. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the organization's focus on innovative health solutions. His role involves overseeing public health initiatives and integrating digital health strategies to improve health outcomes.
Previous Experience at D-HEALTH
Before joining Akido Labs, Karthik Murali was the Director at D-HEALTH, the Digital Health Lab at the University of Southern California. He worked there from 2015 to 2020, where he focused on advancing digital health technologies and research in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Educational Background
Karthik Murali has an extensive educational background. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Southern California. He also holds a Master's degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the same institution. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Economics at Northwestern University, along with a Certificate Program in Financial Economics from the Kellogg School of Management.
Experience as Research Engineer
Karthik Murali has significant experience as a Research Engineer. He worked at the University of Southern California from 2010 to 2016, where he contributed to various research projects in the field of biomedical engineering. He also held a position as a Research Engineer at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for 11 months in 2009.
Entrepreneurial Venture at StemSurgical
Karthik Murali co-founded StemSurgical, where he worked for one year from 2013 to 2014 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. This venture focused on advancing surgical techniques and technologies within the healthcare sector.