Biography
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Dr. Karthik teaches primarily electrical engineering courses at Spring Arbor University. He is a passionate educator with over nine years of industry experience and enjoys mentoring students in entrepreneurial design projects that aim to create both social and economic impact. After earning his Ph.D. from Michigan State University, Dr. Karthik led an engineering team at Avidhrt Inc., where he helped develop a handheld cardiac monitoring device capable of measuring vitals such as ECG and pulse oximetry. He is a co-inventor on two patent applications and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. His research interests include medical device development, computational electromagnetics, and intelligent solar tracking systems. Originally from Sri Lanka, Dr. Karthik came to faith in Christ at the age of 16, during a time of civil unrest and displacement in his home country—an encounter that transformed his life. He has been married to his wife, Yeshoda, for ten years, and they have three daughters. Dr. Karthik believes his calling is to innovate solutions that enhance people's quality of life and bring glory to God's kingdom. His favorite Bible verse is Matthew 6:33. Dr. Karthik's LinkedIn |
Education
Ph.D.: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan State University (2012-2015)
B. Sc. Eng.: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2006-2010)
Why SAU
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My career at Spring Arbor University has been my first experience working in a faith-based environment, and it has profoundly impacted my spiritual growth. One of the main reasons I was drawn to SAU was the opportunity to grow in my faith, be inspired by a vibrant Christian community, and deepen my relationship with God. After five years of teaching here, I’m confident that coming to SAU was the right decision, as it has become a meaningful part of my spiritual journey. I truly enjoy working with young minds and collaborating with students to solve engineering problems. |
- IEEE Senior Member - 2023
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Patents
1. Defect detection system using finite element optimization and mesh analysis. March
2021 (U.S. Patent No. 10,949,584)
2. Vital monitoring device, system, and method, June 2019 (U.S. Patent. No.: 10,238,301)
Conferences and Journals
1. S. Smith, N. Waldron and V. Karthik, " Control Algorithm for IoT-Enabled Dual-Axis Solar Tracking System" 2024 13th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA), Nagasaki, Japan, 2024, pp. 1267-1270
2. V. U. Karthik and S. R. H. Hoole, "Hyperthermia Treatment Planning Using Shape Optimization," 2023 International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications (ICEAA), Venice, Italy, 2023, pp. 32-36
3. N. Waldron, S. Smith and V. Karthik, "Solar Tracking System Utilizing Internet of Things Technologies for Enhanced Power Generation," 2023 12th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA), Oshawa, ON, Canada, 2023, pp. 269-272.
4. Victor U. Karthik, Sivamayam Sivasuthan, Arunasalam Rahunanthan, Ravi S. Thyagarajan, Paramsothy Jayakumar, Lalita Udpa, and S. Ratnajeevan H. Hoole, “Faster, more accurate, parallelized inversion for shape optimization in electroheat problems on a graphics processing unit (GPU) with the real-coded genetic algorithm,” COMPEL - Int. J. Comput. Math. Electr. Electron. Eng., vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 344-356, Jan. 2015.
5. T. Mathialakan, V. U. Karthik, P. Jayakumar, R. Thyagarajan, and S. R. H. Hoole, “The Depth Limits of Eddy Current Testing for Defects: A Computational Investigation and Smooth-Shaped Defect Synthesis from Finite Element Optimization,” SAE International, Warrendale, PA, SAE Technical Paper 2015-01-0595, Apr. 2015.
- loT-based solar tracking systems for enhanced power generation.
- Pulse oximetry, ECG and body temperature medical devices, including an FDA 510 (k)
- cleared pulse oximeter.
- NSF-funded wearable health monitoring devices for firefighters