{"681066":{"#nid":"681066","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Postdoctoral Scholar Explores the Societal Impact and Possibilities of Robotics","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/robomed.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EMedical Robotics and Automation Laboratory\u003C\/a\u003E (RoboMed Lab) at Georgia Tech, researchers work on the cutting edge of medical robotics. For Revanth Konda, this isn\u2019t just research, it\u2019s a chance to make a real-world impact.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith a background in mechanical engineering and soft robotics University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), Konda shifted his focus to an area where he felt he could make a significant impact. Now, Konda applies his experience toward medical technology.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe RoboMed Lab has provided me with the platform to explore my interests in the employment of robotics to medical applications,\u201d Konda said. \u201cThe days can be long when we\u2019re chasing a deadline, but I believe innovation in medical technology could impact the lives of many human beings.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKonda\u2019s research has gained significant recognition. In 2021, his work earned one of only five IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters best paper awards. At UNR, he was honored two consecutive years with the \u201cHonor the Best\u201d awards\u2013one for Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award and another as the university\u2019s Outstanding Graduating Graduate Student\u2013both achievements are given to just one student across the entire university.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOutside of the lab, Konda enjoys immersing himself in stories, whether through books, television and movies, anime, or video games. He and his wife also love exploring Atlanta\u2019s vibrant food scene, making their way through the city\u2019s diverse restaurants and cafes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EKonda was anonymously nominated for the postdoc spotlight. The nominator stated, \u201cRevanth has brought expertise and encouragement to our lab and the work that we do. He has helped with almost every ongoing project in the lab, whether it be reviewing documents or running experiments, regardless of whether or not he is an author on the paper. He has been instrumental to the success of the lab and the work that we do since he has joined.\u201d\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERecognizing Revanth Konda for the Postdoctoral Scholar Spotlight.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Recognizing Revanth Konda for the Postdoctoral Scholar Spotlight"}],"uid":"36249","created_gmt":"2025-03-11 14:39:10","changed_gmt":"2025-03-11 15:11:55","author":"Sara Franc","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-03-11T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-03-11T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"676517":{"id":"676517","type":"image","title":"Revanth Konda","body":null,"created":"1741704547","gmt_created":"2025-03-11 14:49:07","changed":"1741704547","gmt_changed":"2025-03-11 14:49:07","alt":"Revanth Konda","file":{"fid":"260317","name":"Revanth_PostdocRecognition_2025-2.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/03\/11\/Revanth_PostdocRecognition_2025-2.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/03\/11\/Revanth_PostdocRecognition_2025-2.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":167160,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/03\/11\/Revanth_PostdocRecognition_2025-2.jpg?itok=vo3mb0FU"}}},"media_ids":["676517"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/postdocs.gatech.edu\/events-news\/recognition","title":"Nominate a Postdoc"},{"url":"https:\/\/postdocs.gatech.edu\/events-news\/recognition","title":"Postdoc Spotlights"},{"url":"https:\/\/postdocs.gatech.edu\/news\/myth-vs-reality-essential-facts-know-about-postdocs","title":"Postdoc Visibility Project: Myth vs. Reality"},{"url":"https:\/\/postdocs.gatech.edu\/news\/postdocs-share-lessons-learned-throughout-academic-journey","title":"Postdocs Share Lessons Learned Throughout Academic Journey"},{"url":"https:\/\/postdocs.gatech.edu\/news\/celebrating-postdoc-community","title":"Celebrating the Postdoc Community"},{"url":"https:\/\/postdocs.gatech.edu\/news\/meet-women-leading-postdoctoral-education-tech","title":"Meet the Women Leading Postdoctoral Education at Tech"},{"url":"https:\/\/postdocs.gatech.edu\/news\/shining-light-postdocs-yearlong-project-concludes-reception","title":"Shining a Light on Postdocs: Yearlong Project Concludes with Reception "}],"groups":[{"id":"249231","name":"Postdoctoral Services"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"69901","name":"Postdocs"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:sara.franc@gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESara Franc\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ECommunications Officer\u003Cbr\u003EOffice of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}