Built by people who
care about access.
We're a multidisciplinary team of engineers, clinicians, educators, and students united by a single mission — making biomedical innovation free and open to everyone.
Leadership
3Balaji Kundapura Srinivasa
Co-Founder — Research
Leads Ostea's open-source biomedical research initiatives. Passionate about making life-saving medical technology freely available by bringing together engineers, clinicians, and students to build and share real solutions.
Kanishk Kathiriya
Co-Founder — Education
Drives Ostea's education programs, overseeing the monthly science kit pipeline and curriculum development. Focused on sparking curiosity in the next generation of biomedical engineers through hands-on learning.
Engineering & Research
4Aisha Okonkwo
Lead Hardware Engineer
Mechanical engineer with expertise in 3D printing and prosthetics design. Primary contributor to OsteaHand and the Modular Socket project.
Derek Walsh
Embedded Systems Engineer
Designs the firmware and electronics for our diagnostic tools. Leads development on the Open Stethoscope and Portable ECG Kit.
Sofia Reyes
Biomaterials Researcher
Specializes in biocompatible polymer systems and scaffold design. Leads the Ostea Bone Scaffold and Biocompatible Filament Library projects.
Advisors
3Dr. Linda Park
Clinical Advisor
Orthopedic surgeon with 20 years of experience. Guides clinical validation for our prosthetics and implant projects.
Prof. Samuel Torres
Research Advisor
Professor of Bioengineering at UC Davis. Provides academic oversight and mentors our student contributors.
We're always growing
Ostea is a volunteer-driven nonprofit. Whether you have 2 hours a week or 20, there's a meaningful way to contribute.
Software Engineer
Volunteer
Help build and maintain our open-source platform and embedded device firmware.
Biomedical Researcher
Volunteer / Internship
Join a project team working on diagnostics, prosthetics, or biomaterials.
Curriculum Developer
Volunteer
Design hands-on activities and lesson plans for our monthly education kits.
Community Organizer
Volunteer
Start or lead an Ostea chapter in your school, university, or community.