Sam Murthy
About Sam Murthy
Sam Murthy is an R&D Fellow at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and a strong background in acoustics and material modeling.
Current Role at Boston Scientific
Sam Murthy has been serving as an R&D Fellow at Boston Scientific since 2014. Based in Maple Grove, MN, his role involves leveraging his extensive expertise in the modeling of super-elastic materials, such as Nitinol, which are integral to medical device applications. His tenure at Boston Scientific underscores his commitment to innovation in the medical device field.
Previous Positions
Before his current role, Sam Murthy accumulated significant experience in various positions. From 2010 to 2014, he was a Sr. Mechanical Engineer at Starkey Labs in Eden Prairie. Prior to that, he worked as an Advisor Analyst at Cargill for five years, from 2005 to 2010. His earlier career includes an 11-year stint as a Design Engineer at Seagate Technology, beginning in 1994.
Educational Background
Sam Murthy completed his Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. He then obtained a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, completing this advanced degree in 1994. He later pursued studies in Acoustics at Penn State University in 2013.
Specialization in Materials and Geometry
Specializing in materials modeling and geometry, Sam Murthy focuses on the use of super-elastic materials like Nitinol for medical devices. He applies graph and network theory to geometry inference, which helps in understanding complex structures. Additionally, his knowledge in thermal field modeling of forming processes and meshing algorithms specifically for braids contributes greatly to the structural integrity and development of medical devices.