Latchmi Raghunanan, Ph.D.
About Latchmi Raghunanan, Ph.D.
Latchmi Raghunanan, Ph.D., is the CEO and Founder of Maman Biomedical, where she has developed a proprietary adhesive platform and led numerous R&D projects. She holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and has over 13 years of experience in soft matter chemistry and medical device innovation.
Work at Maman Biomedical
Latchmi Raghunanan serves as the CEO and Founder of Maman Biomedical, a position she has held since 2024. Under her leadership, the company has developed a proprietary adhesive platform consisting of 50 molecules, which is utilized across various pipeline technologies. Raghunanan's role involves overseeing the strategic direction of the company and driving innovation in the medical device sector.
Education and Expertise
Latchmi Raghunanan holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science, specializing in Organic Synthesis, Polymers, and Material Characterization, obtained from Trent University from 2011 to 2015. She also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Industrial Innovation & Entrepreneurship Management from The University of Trinidad and Tobago in 2008, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, in 2004. Additionally, she has completed studies at The Ivey Academy at Ivey Business School.
Research and Development Achievements
Raghunanan has successfully navigated 29 research and development projects, resulting in five granted patents and four minimum viable products (MVPs), including a surgical adhesive currently in preclinical trials. Her extensive experience in R&D includes four years leading efforts at a medical device startup, where she translated soft matter chemistry from bench to scale.
Funding and Cost-Saving Initiatives
Latchmi Raghunanan has demonstrated success in securing funding, achieving a 42% increase in non-dilutive funding through audit-free SR&ED credits over a five-year period. She has implemented over 14 scalable processes that contributed to more than $700,000 in strategic cost-saving initiatives, showcasing her ability to drive financial efficiency within her organization.
Leadership and Team Development
Raghunanan has developed and coached eight cross-cultural teams and over 48 cross-functional professionals. Her leadership in these areas emphasizes her commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation within diverse teams, which is essential for advancing research and product development in the biomedical field.