Dr. Gokul Krishnan is a healthcare innovation strategist, mechanical engineer, and learning scientist renowned for his groundbreaking work in pediatric patient care. Armed with a PhD from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, Krishnan’s journey began at the PES Institute of Technology and UC Riverside, where he honed his engineering skills. His passion for enhancing the healthcare experience for patients led him to create a mobile learning cart for young patients at Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital as part of his doctoral research.
This innovative cart, equipped with LED lights, wires, and a 3D printer, forms the cornerstone of Krishnan’s brainchild, ‘Maker Therapy.’ This transformative approach not only empowers young patients to engage in creative learning but also fosters social interaction and enhances physical mobility. Krishnan’s commitment to improving pediatric healthcare extends beyond research, as demonstrated by his partnerships with Teen Cancer America and the establishment of a STEM mentorship program in collaboration with Madesmart, a leading consumer design company.
His illustrious career includes roles as a SciPlay Research Fellow at the New York Hall of Science and a STEM Research Associate at WestEd in San Francisco. Dr. Krishnan’s groundbreaking work has garnered widespread recognition, featuring prominently in NASDAQ’s Faces of Entrepreneurship, Fast Company, ABC News, CBS’s Evening News, and NPR’s All Things Considered. A sought-after speaker, he has graced prestigious events like Cannes Lion Health, Cognizant Community, and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Notably, Dr. Gokul Krishnan has been honored with the White House Honorary Maker Award in acknowledgment of his exceptional contributions to the field.