Pushkar Jha
Chief Technology Officer, Wellyfy

Pushkar Jha is an electrical and computer engineer completing his PhD requirements at Tufts University under the supervision of Prof. Aseema Mohanty. His research focuses on chip-scale photonic devices for the efficient generation, manipulation, and control of structured light using higher-order transverse spatial modes at visible wavelengths, with applications in quantum photonics, optogenetics, and advanced optical systems.

His doctoral work has demonstrated high-performance mode-engineered photonic devices, including high-Q mode engineered ring resonators enabling low-power phase modulation, reconfigurable beam shaping platforms, and tunable wavelength-division multiplexing systems in the visible regime. He has extensive experience in the design, simulation, and nanofabrication of silicon nitride photonic devices, contributing to multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations at leading venues such as CLEO.

In parallel with his academic work, Pushkar serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Wellyfy, a digital health platform focused on making healthcare accessible, affordable, and accurate through integrated telemedicine, electronic medical records, and real-time diagnostics. In this role, he leads the development of scalable healthcare technologies, including cloud-based diagnostic systems and connected medical devices, enabling remote monitoring and synchronous patient–doctor interaction.

Pushkar received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, where he also completed a micro-specialisation in photonics. His earlier work spans electromagnetic wave propagation, terahertz devices, and medical imaging hardware, including contributions to radiation detection systems that resulted in a granted U.S. patent.

Bridging fundamental photonics research with real-world healthcare applications, Pushkar’s work lies at the convergence of nanophotonics, device engineering, and digital health innovation. He is particularly interested in translating advanced optical and hardware technologies into scalable, impactful systems for next-generation sensing, diagnostics, and human-centred technologies.