Logaheswari Muniraj

Loki is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Heriot-Watt University working in the experimental medicine domain of the U-Care project in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh. Her work integrates advanced manufacturing, biomedical engineering, and clinical application, with a focus on translating laser-based technologies into impactful diagnostic and surgical tools.

In her current role, Loki leads the fabrication of micro-optical components using two-photon polymerisation (2PP) to enable imaging of far-field lung cavities, supporting improved access to previously unexplored regions of the lung. Alongside this, she is developing novel tissue-sampling tools using advanced laser-based fabrication techniques to enable high-precision, repeatable biopsy procedures.

Loki received her doctorate in 2024 from Heriot-Watt University, where she worked on an EPSRC-funded adventurous manufacturing project focused on laser-based fabrication of shape memory alloys for minimally invasive surgery. Her research demonstrated new manufacturing pathways for NiTi-based micro-scale components using laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT). She previously completed a joint master’s degree from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Aix-Marseille University, specialising in photonic materials and devices.

Beyond research, Loki is a committed STEM ambassador and mental health advocate. She is passionate about inclusive leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and building supportive research cultures. 

“My goal is to lead the development of novel medical devices through laser-based manufacturing methods, a field I find compelling for its ability to translate fundamental science into tangible clinical impact. I am equally dedicated to fostering inclusive research cultures that prioritise wellbeing and equality in STEM.”

Logaheswari Muniraj is a part of the Falling Walls Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2026.