Ruchi Chande, PhD
About Ruchi Chande, PhD
Ruchi Chande, PhD, is a Research Engineering Manager at SI-BONE in San Jose, California, with a strong background in biomedical and mechanical engineering. She has over a decade of experience in research and engineering roles, including positions at Virginia Commonwealth University and Medegen.
Current Role at SI-BONE
Ruchi Chande serves as the Research Engineering Manager at SI-BONE, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees research engineering projects and manages a team focused on developing innovative solutions in the orthopedic field. Her leadership contributes to the advancement of product development and engineering processes within the company, which is based in San Jose, California.
Previous Experience at SI-BONE
Prior to her current role, Ruchi Chande worked at SI-BONE in various capacities. She began as a Research Engineer from 2017 to 2018, where she contributed to research initiatives. She then advanced to the position of Senior Research Engineer from 2018 to 2021, where she played a key role in project engineering and product development. Her tenure at SI-BONE spans a total of four years.
Educational Background
Ruchi Chande earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, she obtained a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the same institution between 2009 and 2012. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 2002 to 2006.
Experience in Research and Engineering
Ruchi Chande has a diverse background in research and engineering. She worked at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Orthopaedic Research Laboratory in various roles, including Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant, from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Licensing Intern from 2010 to 2012. Her experience includes project engineering at Medegen from 2006 to 2009, where she gained valuable insights into the biotech industry.
Technical Expertise
Ruchi Chande possesses a strong technical background in both biomedical and mechanical engineering. Her expertise encompasses new product introduction, manufacturing engineering, and project engineering. This combination of skills supports her contributions to research and development efforts in the orthopedic sector, enhancing the capabilities of her current team at SI-BONE.