I work across technical products, computational engineering and venture building.

I’m an entrepreneur and deeptech founder, co-building Avkalan Labs and EigenSole. My work spans engineering software, simulation, scientific machine learning, sensing systems and AI-powered products—turning difficult technical problems into systems people can use, from problem definition through validation and delivery.

Portrait of Mehul Bagaria

Current focus

Building at the intersection of physical systems, computation and usable products.

01Engineering simulation and scientific computing
02Scientific machine learning and simulation-driven data
03AI-powered sensing and wearable products
04Engineering software and analysis tools
05Venture and product building

Areas of interest

  • Healthcare and biomechanics
  • Semiconductors and thermal systems
  • Aerospace and defence
  • Geophysical imaging
  • Engineering software and scientific computing

The journey

Engineering depth came first. Product and venture work widened the frame.

Foundation

Engineering and computation

I studied mechanical engineering and later completed an MTech in Nanotechnology at IIT Roorkee. The work developed into computational mechanics, multiphysics simulation, numerical methods and a habit of understanding the physical problem, mathematical model and implementation limits together.

Expansion

Research and computational systems

The work expanded into custom solvers, scientific computing, post-processing, validation, high-volume simulation campaigns and data pipelines for engineering and scientific machine-learning applications.

Integration

Products and ventures

Building products and ventures introduced a different set of questions: who the system is for, which problem matters most, what should be prioritised and how hardware, software, evidence, cost and delivery fit together.

How I describe the work

Four parts of the same practice.

Primary

Entrepreneur / Deeptech founder

I’ve co-founded Avkalan Labs and EigenSole, building engineering software for international customers and a connected product with grant-supported prototyping. I build teams and collaborations around technical opportunities and work through delivery, partnerships and adoption.

Foundation

Computational scientist

My foundation is in scientific computing, simulation, numerical methods and solver development. I work across AI/ML, scientific machine learning and engineering software, grounded in validation of complex physical systems.

Translation

Product builder

I translate complex technical capabilities into usable products, workflows and customer-facing systems, working across problem definition, requirements, technical trade-offs, validation and delivery.

Execution

Technical program leader

I structure complex technical work around clear requirements and dependencies, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, and connect technical reviews and validation with delivery.

Selected experience

A concise view of the work so far.

Co-founder

Avkalan Labs

Building a deeptech venture around engineering software, simulation and scientific machine learning, with product direction and technical delivery for international customers and R&D collaborations.

Co-founder and product lead

EigenSole

Developing a connected insole and movement-analytics product spanning sensing hardware, embedded systems, data and software, with NIDHI-PRAYAS support for prototyping.

Technical lead

Engineering and research collaborations

Custom numerical solvers, simulation platforms, data-generation workflows, validation and specialist engineering software. Worked on projects funded by ISRO, DRDO and other international labs.

Selected institutions and recognitions

Research, incubation and grant support connected to the work.

Institutions and programmes associated with my academic journey, funded research projects, startup incubation and product development.

Awards and recognitions

Recognition across academics, research and venture building.

Slush Finland startup-delegate recognition
International delegation

Selected startup delegate — Slush, Finland

Selected for a Department of Science and Technology-supported Indian startup delegation to Slush 2024.

IIT Roorkee Departmental Gold Medal and certificate
Academic recognition

Departmental Gold Medal — IIT Roorkee

Recognised for academic performance on completing the MTech programme in Nanotechnology.

NIDHI-PRAYAS grantee recognition
Product-development grant

NIDHI-PRAYAS grantee

Received prototyping support for a custom-fit diabetic-insole system combining metamaterials, AI and 3D printing.

IdeaStorm Best Idea Award recognition
Venture recognition

Best Idea Award — IdeaStorm

Recognised at E-Summit IIT Roorkee for an early-stage technical product concept.

Publications and intellectual property

Technical work documented through research and invention.

Cover of Advances in Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization
Book chapter · Chapter 45

3D Printed Insoles with Topology Optimized Metamaterials: Toward Personalized Solutions for Diabetic Foot Care

Published in Advances in Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-1723-7_45.

Indian Patent No. 575415 grant certificate
Granted Indian patent · Patent No. 575415

An Insole-Based Foot Pressure Active-Monitoring System for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention and a Method Thereof

Granted by the Indian Patent Office

Working principles

A few ideas that shape how I approach technical work.

01

Start with the problem and the decision, not the technology.

02

Keep technical validation connected to product and delivery choices.

03

Make complex systems understandable without removing important detail.

04

Build enough structure to move from exploration to repeatable execution.

Beyond work

Based in Bengaluru, with interests around learning, technical communities and mentorship.

Outside project work, I spend time writing about engineering concepts, learning across adjacent technical fields and contributing to communities around research, startups and student mentorship.

InterestsTechnical writing, science, technology and product building
CommunitiesResearch, startups, alumni networks and mentorship
LocationBengaluru, India
Current interestsEngineering software, AI for physics, sensing products and deeptech

Let’s talk about what you’re building.

I bring a founder’s perspective to product building and technical execution, grounded in computational science and engineering. I’m open to conversations about deeptech ventures, technical products and programs, and mentoring people building in these areas.