Headline

Undergraduate in Bioengineering @VITB | VITB’26 | Trainee @CSIR - CDRI | Ex-Intern @Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE |

About

Hello ! I'm Vrushali Darp, a final-year undergraduate in Bioengineering at VIT Bhopal University with a strong interest in the intersection of biology, technology, and innovation. I thrive in environments that blend creativity with precision, and enjoy exploring how science and engineering can come together to create real-world impact. My interests lie in areas such as regenerative medicine, organ grafting, genomics, implantable medical devices and biomaterials to name a few. Especially drawn to research and development (R&D) roles where I can contribute to building impactful technologies. Always looking forward to connecting with fellow thinkers, creators, and collaborators who are just as excited about unveiling the amazing world of biology in tech. Hoping we meet and work together someday :) Thankyou !

Location

Maharashtra

Work experience

Internship Trainee at CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India, Sep 2025 - Present · 9 mos, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Project Intern at Manipal Institute of Technology, Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos, Manipal, Karnataka, India, Worked on “Fabrication and Optimization of Polymer-based Nanofibrous Scaffolds for Wound Healing Applications.” Gained hands-on expertise in electrospinning, nanoparticle synthesis (ionic gelation), and conjugation chemistry (pH modulation, dialysis, lyophilization). Worked on hydrogel synthesis and characterization for biomedical applications, with emphasis on wound healing. Acquired technical proficiency in advanced instrumentation.

Student Intern at Unichem Laboratories Limited, Jun 2024 - Jun 2024 · 1 mo, Gained hands-on experience in drug formulation and microbiology techniques. Acquired insights on Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) work flow and documentation in pharma industries.

Head of Creative Productions at The Bioengineering Chapter, Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

Editorial Staff- Creative Productions at The Bioengineering Chapter, Dec 2022 - Apr 2023 · 5 mos, Responsible for creating innovative design initiatives that push the boundaries of what is possible in this rapidly-evolving field. With a deep passion for and a keen eye for detail, I work closely with a team of very experienced seniors and teammates to create perspectives that address the most pressing challenges facing the industry.

Project Engineer at VIT Bhopal University, Aug 2023 - Mar 2024 · 8 mos, On-site, Co-led a Controlled Drug Delivery project utilizing Centrifugal Electrospinning for anti-bacterial infection treatment. Co-authored and presented a related review paper at the 5th International Congress on Khazar Scientific Research and Innovation.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Bioengineering, Vellore Institute of Technology

Class XII, Science- PCMB, Takshila School , Ahemadnagar , MH