Yegor Piskarev

Yegor Piskarev is a Postdoctoral Researcher at EPFL’s Laboratory of Intelligent Systems (LIS), part of the School of Engineering (STI) and Institute of Microengineering (IGM). His work focuses on transitioning medical device concepts into commercial products, particularly an ENT medical device currently undergoing preclinical validation at CHUV Hospital. He holds a Ph.D. (2024) and M.Sc. (2019) in Mechanical Engineering from EPFL, with prior research at North Carolina State University (2018) and a B.Eng. from Bauman Moscow State Technical University (2016).

Education

• B.Eng. in Robotics, Bauman Moscow State Technical University (2012–2016)
• M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, EPFL (2016–2019)
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, EPFL (2019–2024)
• Exchange Master Thesis at North Carolina State University (2018–2019)

Research Interests

• Medical Device Development: Specializing in Class III devices (e.g., cardiac ablation catheters) and ENT devices, ensuring compliance with FDA/MDR standards and ISO 13485/14971.
• Soft Robotics: Innovating variable stiffness technologies, granular jamming, and electroadhesion for medical applications.
• Regulatory Expertise: Leading patent applications (2 PCT) and navigating FDA/MDR approval processes.
• Simulation & Prototyping: Utilizing SolidWorks, Ansys, and 3D printing for device design and validation.

Collaborations & Leadership

Yegor manages interdisciplinary teams and collaborates with institutions like ETH Zurich and University of Electro-Communications (Tokyo). He secures Swiss national/local grants and oversees quality management systems (QMS) for medical device commercialization.

Labs & Teams

Based at LIS/EPFL, he contributes to projects like soft actuators and biodegradable electrohydraulic systems, reflecting his focus on advancing medical robotics through both academic and industrial partnerships.