Pioneering the Future of Healthcare through AI and Academic Leadership.
My Journey: From Physics to Clinical AI
Dr. Daya Shankar bridges the worlds of engineering physics and healthcare innovation, applying rigorous first-principles thinking to solve critical clinical challenges. Beginning with a PhD in mechanical engineering and working in Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics where he mastered computational fluid dynamics, Dr. Shankar has built a distinguished career strategically applying this deep technical expertise to revolutionize medical diagnostics and improve clinical workflows.
A New Challenge: The Burden of Clinical Documentation
His initial work resulted in pioneering cardiovascular diagnostic technologies that apply mathematical principles to analyze blood flow and enhance medical imaging accuracy. While these technologies transformed a specific diagnostic field, Dr. Shankar identified a more universal challenge burdening all healthcare professionals: the hours lost deciphering complex patient documents and the administrative overload that leads to clinician burnout.
The Solution: Introducing VaidyaAI
To address this crucial pain point, he founded VaidyaAI. VaidyaAI is an advanced clinical co-pilot designed to restore time and clarity to the practice of medicine. Leveraging state-of-the-art AI language models and intelligent OCR, the platform instantly analyzes medical documents—from prescriptions to complex lab reports—providing concise summaries, explaining jargon, and serving as an interactive knowledge base for clinicians.
Vision and Leadership
As Dean of the School of Sciences and Co-Chairperson of the Centre of Excellence for Technology and Public Policy, Dr. Shankar continues to lead teams developing next-generation medical technologies. His mission is to empower the medical community through education and innovation, demonstrated by his intensive workshops that have trained hundreds of physicians in applying computational approaches to solve real-world clinical problems.
Whether by modeling fluid dynamics for cardiac imaging or analyzing clinical text with AI, Dr. Shankar's focus remains singular: to leverage deep scientific principles to augment clinical intelligence, reduce physician burnout, and ultimately improve patient outcomes worldwide.
I’m delighted to have inaugurated VaidyaAI Premium: The Medical Intelligence Portal at Woxsen University. This platform represents a significant milestone in my journey to integrate Artificial Intelligence with healthcare, aiming to enhance clinical decision-making through robust and proprietary AI models.
It was an honor to have Dr. Raul (Vice President, Woxsen University), Dr. Pep (Dean, School of Technology), and Dr. Amogh (Assistant Dean, School of Technology) present at the event. Their presence and encouragement truly added value to the occasion.
VaidyaAI Premium is built to bring AI-driven insights into practical medical use, and I believe it will make a meaningful impact in the healthcare ecosystem. I thank everyone who attended and supported the initiative.
As the head of Care & Cure, I had the privilege of leading a Free Medical Camp organized at Kamkole village, aimed at extending basic healthcare services to underserved rural communities. This outreach program is part of our mission to make primary healthcare accessible and impactful, especially for those who need it most.
Our dedicated team of doctors, medical interns, and volunteers from Woxsen University came together to offer health check-ups, consultations, and awareness sessions to the villagers. It was truly fulfilling to witness the gratitude and trust of the community.
This camp is a reflection of what Care & Cure stands for — compassion, service, and action. We remain committed to organizing more such health camps in the future, reaching deeper into rural India.
The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to exchange thoughts and extend my respects to His Excellency. It was a memorable interaction marked by warmth and gracious hospitality at Raj Bhavan.
Had the incredible opportunity to meet with Prasanth Nair IAS, the Chief Compassionate Officer, whose vision for creating meaningful change is truly inspiring.
This partnership opens doors for our students to transform ideas into real-world impact projects, shape policy discussions, and connect with senior policymakers, business leaders, and compassionate changemakers across India.
What excites me most is how this collaboration will help develop our future leaders with that perfect blend of practical wisdom and empathy-driven action, all while being grounded in hashtag#Dharma.
As the letter so beautifully puts it - "Your highway to a compassionate world begins right here, right now. And you are in the driver's seat."
Graced by Excellence: IAS Officer Naveen Kumar Joins MSME-Supported Management Development Program at Woxsen.
I am thrilled to thank Naveen Kumar sir, an accomplished IAS officer who graced the 5-day Management Development Program supported by MSME at Woxsen University as the Chief Guest.
I got the opportunity to meet Mahesh Muralidhar Bhagwat IPS, sir. He holds the esteemed position of Additional DGP, CID Telangana State. His accolades, including being celebrated as the "Trafficking in Person Report Hero 2017" by the US Dept of State, showcase his unwavering dedication to eradicating human trafficking and upholding justice.
Mahesh sir's humility is as profound as his knowledge. His approachable demeanor and commitment to sharing his experiences made our interaction both enlightening and memorable.
A Privileged Interaction with Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Scientific Adviser to India's Defence Minister
t was an absolute privilege to meet with 𝐃𝐫. 𝐆. 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. Along with my colleague, Dr. Beauty Pandey, we discussed our ongoing academic activities and sought his valuable guidance.
We were so pleased to host resource persons 𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐈𝐏𝐒, 𝐒𝐏, 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐥, 𝐂𝐈𝐃, 𝐀𝐏, and 𝐌𝐫. 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐣𝐮 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚, 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫, 𝐓𝐒 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭, 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲.
Their insights on women's empowerment and safety were incredibly valuable.
Shri. Manish S Sharma IPS Graces Orientation Program as Chief Guest
We were honored to have Shri. Manish S Sharma IPS, IPS, Additional Directorate General of Police, MP, grace our orientation program on the first day of our orientation program (September 11, 2023).
His insights and lecture were truly enlightening, providing our students with a unique perspective and invaluable knowledge.