Tirth Thakar

Tirth Thakar is a Product Validation Engineer at Advanced Navigation since August 2025, with prior experience as a Research Assistant at the University of Connecticut, where significant work involved developing high-voltage electroactive polymer actuators and implementing robotic systems. Tirth has also worked as a Mechanical and Hardware Engineer at Zemi Labs, focusing on ECG systems and firmware development, and as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Fisher & Paykel Technologies, leading product lifecycle improvements and optimizing motor designs. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut and dual Bachelor's degrees in Engineering Science and Commerce from the University of Auckland, along with additional studies in Mechanical Engineering at UCLA. Tirth's diverse experience spans research, engineering design, bio-signal processing, and project management.