Gajan Mohanarajah
About Gajan Mohanarajah
Gajan Mohanarajah is the Co-founder and CEO of Rapyuta Robotics, with a strong academic background in engineering, including a Ph.D. from ETH Zürich and a Master of Engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology. Originally from Sri Lanka, he has played a key role in various robotics projects, including the RoboEarth project and the Cubli project.
Work at Rapyuta Robotics
Gajan Mohanarajah serves as the Co-founder and CEO of Rapyuta Robotics, a position he has held since 2014. Under his leadership, the company has focused on developing advanced robotics solutions. Rapyuta Robotics operates from both Zurich and Tokyo, reflecting its international presence and commitment to innovation in the robotics field.
Education and Expertise
Gajan Mohanarajah has an extensive educational background in engineering and robotics. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) and a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Control and Systems from the Tokyo Institute of Technology. He further advanced his studies at ETH Zürich, where he obtained a Doctor of Science. His academic journey also includes a Diploma in Engineering from Kurume National College of Technology, specializing in Control and Information Systems.
Background
Originally from Sri Lanka, Gajan Mohanarajah moved to Japan for his studies. He shared an apartment with his co-founder, Arul, during their undergraduate years at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. This early collaboration laid the foundation for their future partnership in establishing Rapyuta Robotics.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Gajan Mohanarajah has been involved in significant projects in the robotics domain. He conceptualized and developed Rapyuta as part of the RoboEarth project, which aims to create a cloud-based platform for robots. Additionally, he led the Cubli project in 2013, showcasing his expertise in robotics and engineering.