Rakesh Sahu

Rakesh Sahu is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at McMaster University and an Associate Member of the McMaster School of Biomedical Engineering. His work focuses on materials innovation for health and safety applications, particularly in collaborative projects related to personal protective equipment (PPE) and virus prevention technologies. He has contributed to initiatives involving hyper-localized air purification systems, N95 respirator development, and international PPE distribution efforts.

Research Interests:

• Development of advanced materials for protective equipment
• Innovations in air purification systems for indoor virus prevention
• 3D cell printing technology for biomedical applications
• Collaboration between academia, industry, and government in health-focused engineering

Notable Projects:

• Co-development of the Can95 Respirator (2020)
• Collaboration with AGS Zephyr on air purification systems (2022)
• NSERC-funded PPE training program leadership (2025)