Hardik Kothare, PhD
About Hardik Kothare, PhD
Hardik Kothare, PhD, is a research scientist with a focus on speech-based digital biomarkers, particularly in the context of ALS. He has a diverse academic background, holding degrees in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Bioengineering, and has worked at various prestigious institutions including the University of California, San Francisco.
Current Role as Research Scientist
Hardik Kothare currently serves as a Research Scientist at Modality.AI, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on advancing research in speech-based digital biomarkers, particularly their application in monitoring conditions such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). His work involves the integration of data science and signal processing to develop innovative solutions in the field of digital health.
Previous Experience at Modality.AI
Prior to his current role, Hardik Kothare worked at Modality.AI as a Research and Development Intern for three months in 2020. During this internship, he contributed to projects involving speech, data science, and signal processing, gaining practical experience that laid the foundation for his ongoing research endeavors.
Educational Background
Hardik Kothare holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), which he completed from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Southern California, obtained between 2011 and 2013. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Francisco, from 2017 to 2020.
Research Contributions and Interests
Kothare's research interests encompass speech-based digital biomarkers and their applications in ALS. He has co-authored a paper titled 'Responsiveness, Sensitivity and Clinical Utility of Timing-Related Speech Biomarkers for Remote Monitoring of ALS Disease Progression.' His involvement in the field includes participation in the International Workshop on Spoken Dialogue Systems Technology (IWSDS 2023) and presenting research at the ISCTM’s 20th Annual Scientific Meeting.
Awards and Recognition
Hardik Kothare received the ISCTM New Investigator Award, recognizing his contributions to the field of biomedical engineering and digital health. His research has been presented at notable conferences, including the Interspeech conference, where he co-authored papers that contribute to the understanding of multimodal digital biomarkers for neurological and mental health conditions.