Kailash Sastry joined the lab in September 2025, bringing a strong background in computer science, engineering, mathematics, and industry research experience from Battelle Memorial Institute and The Ohio State University. His work focuses on developing automated MATLAB workflows to analyze EMG data in spinal cord injury research, with the goal of improving understanding of respiratory dysfunction and advancing treatments that could benefit patients worldwide. Inspired by the complexity and efficiency of human locomotion, Kailash combines an engineering mindset with a passion for neuroscience and medicine, emphasizing iterative problem-solving and “rubber ducking” as key approaches in his work. He hopes his research will help laboratories streamline EMG analysis and accelerate scientific discovery while preparing for a future career as a physician. Outside the lab, he enjoys hiking, filmmaking, poetry, and strength training. In another life, he'd like to be a fisherman in Montana.

 

☕ Quickfire: 

One word that describes your research style: Mathematical.

Favorite lab technique or piece of equipment: Differential AC Amplifier

Coffee order or lab snack of choice: Cold brew black coffee from Brennen’s Café

Current playlist or podcast while analyzing data: At the moment, anything by the band Oasis.

In another life, I’d be a fisherman living in Montana.

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​Best advice you’ve received in science: “If it’s not difficult, you’re doing it wrong.”