About Us

Dr. Pandey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Calgary, where she primarily teaches and conducts biomedical research. She is also the director of the Wearable and Point-of-Care Technologies Lab, which houses federally funded instruments and highly skilled personnel to develop cutting-edge medical devices. Dr. Pandey is the UCalgary Research Excellence Chair, and she plays a leadership role in advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of biology, engineering, and digital health.

As a researcher and educator in biomedical engineering, Dr. Pandey’s work focuses on developing innovative, accessible healthcare solutions while also shaping the next generation of engineers and scientists. Her research is dedicated to designing medical technologies that enhance healthcare access, particularly in the area of women’s health. This includes developing wearable devices, rapid diagnostic tools, and screening technologies that address significant health challenges such as perinatal depression, preeclampsia, cervical cancer, and malaria in pregnancy. By integrating technology with real-world healthcare needs, Dr. Pandey’s goal is to develop solutions that are both effective and user-friendly, particularly in low-resource settings.

In addition to research, Dr. Pandey is passionate about education and mentorship. As an educator, she guides students in applying engineering principles to medical challenges, helping them build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. She also emphasizes hands-on learning, encouraging students to design and test their biomedical solutions. Dr. Pandey’s lab houses federally and provincially funded students and postdoctoral fellows whom she mentors for their graduate studies and research training. Beyond the classroom, she participates in outreach initiatives that inspire young minds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to pursue careers in engineering fields.

Collaboration is a key part of Dr. Pandey’s work. She partners with clinicians, industry experts, and global health organizations to ensure that her research translates into practical, impactful solutions. By combining research, teaching, and mentorship, Dr. Pandey strives to advance biomedical engineering in ways that make healthcare more inclusive, affordable, and effective for all.

Our Team

Dr. Paul Willamson

Postdoctoral Fellow, BME

Developing a multiplexed assay for sepsis.

Dr. Krishna Prasad Arayal

Postdoctoral Fellow, BME

Developing a wearable textile patch for detecting biomarkers for postpartoum depression and anxiety.

Philippa Ngaju

PhD Student, BME

Developing a point of care test for preeclampsia screening.

Co-supervisor: Dr. Keekyoung Kim

Dhruvi Kakadiya

PhD Student, BME

Developing a screening tool for cervical cancer.

Co-supervisor: Dr. Jinguang Hu

Moshfiq Us-Salaheen Chowdhury

PhD Student, CS

Developing HCI technologies

Co-supervised with Dr. Aditya Nittala

Sutirtha Roy

PhD Student, CS

Developing soft devices for human machine interfacing

Co-supervised with Dr. Aditya Shekhar Nittala

Stephanie Dang

MSc. Student, BME

Developing a realtime sensor for bioprocessing.

Co-supervisor: Dr. Ian Lewis.

Aamena Lnu

MSc. Student, BME

Developing POCT for neonates.

Graduate Students

Sara Kazemi
Mohammad Janghorban

Undergradute Students

Irvyne Aradanas
Sana Riaz
Habiba Abuelazm
Karem Malaeb
Jurjaan Noim Onyaz
Eliot Felix
Vanshika Banga
Miriam Ali

Our lab is highly interdisciplinary and is always seeking skilled, motivated, and team-oriented individuals to join our group. We actively support students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds and are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive research environment. If you are interested in working with our lab or would like more information, please email the following document to richa.pandey@ucalgary.ca.

CV and Transcripts
A one-page cover letter with past relevant experience and future research interest (complementary to our research.
English scores (if needed)

Postdoctoral fellow: Are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your research career in biomedical engineering, diagnostics, or health technology innovation? Join our dynamic research team. We'd like to encourage you to apply for the following funding opportunity.

Mitacs Elevate Postdoctoral Fellowship
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship
CIHR Fellowship Program
Eyes High Postdoctoral Fellowship – University of Calgary
Alberta Innovates Postdoctoral Fellowship
Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship – UCalgary
Canadian Institutes for Advanced Research (CIFAR) Global Scholars (early-career researchers)

Graduate students: Are you a graduate student driven to make a real-world impact in healthcare through innovation and research? The WeBiT Lab invites applications from Master’s and PhD students in the BME program.

Here's a list of funding opportunities and awards available for graduate students:

Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship
Eyes High Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship – UCalgary
Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS-M)
Canada Graduate Scholarships – Doctoral (CGS-D)
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Mitacs Accelerate Graduate Research Internship
Mitacs Elevate

Undergraduate students: Are you an undergraduate student interested in cutting-edge biomedical research and innovation? Are you seeking hands-on experience in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment this summer?

Here's a concise list of awards and funding opportunities available for undergraduate summer research:

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA)
Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE) – University of Calgary
AI4Society Undergraduate Research Awards
Mitacs Research Training Award
Mitacs Globalink Research Internship
Alberta Innovates Summer Research Studentship
O'Brien Institute for Public Health Undergraduate Studentship