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Muthuraman Palaniappan, a second-year Mechanical Engineering student at Taylor's University, showcased his innovative medical device at the MIT Hacking Medicine Boston GrandHack in early 2023. Over the course of 48 hours, he worked alongside clinicians, researchers, and engineers from around the world to develop a health monitoring device for early detection of compartment syndrome. The project is currently in the patent application process, while Muthuraman continues to contribute as a Deep Learning Engineer to the team.

Muthuraman's fascination with engineering began at the age of 12 and he chose to pursue Mechanical Engineering due to the full commitment required and the ability for his creations to have a tangible impact on the physical world. His primary focus is on affordable medical tools and equipment, which led to his selection for presentation at the Yale Innovation Summit 2026.

Three of his innovations, including the health monitoring device, were chosen to be showcased in the Health track. Muthuraman and his teammates won the runner-up position in the 'Health: AI, Data & Clinical Intelligence' competition.

His contributions to healthcare innovation extend beyond the hackathon, as he collaborates on various interdisciplinary projects such as endometriosis screening, stroke rehabilitation, and AI-enhanced medical interpretation. In the Mechanical Engineering Department's Innovation and Prototype Lab under the guidance of Choo Hui Leng, Program Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Honours Program, Muthuraman translates his academic learning into practical engineering projects and competitive innovations.

The Mechanical Engineering Program Chair at Taylor's University notes that Muthuraman's journey exemplifies curiosity, perseverance, and the opportunity for experiential learning throughout the program.

The program at Taylor's University, the first engineering center in Southeast Asia using the Conceive–Design–Implement–Operate (CDIO) framework, is designed to guide students through the process of forming, building, testing, and applying solutions to real-world challenges. Beyond engineering design, students also gain experience in entrepreneurship, stakeholder engagement, and project management, reflecting the professional environment they will enter.

The Taylor's Racing Team, which designs, builds, and tests a Formula concept car in a real-world project setting, is another example of the program's holistic approach. With its strong reputation in engineering and technology, as well as mechanical engineering rankings in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, the program is accredited by the Institution of Engineers Malaysia and the Board of Technical Assessors, ensuring graduates meet professional standards.

The center also offers programs in Chemical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering, with opportunities for study abroad at partner universities in the United Kingdom and Australia.