Dr. Rupa Haldavnekar is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Principal Investigator at NanoSpectral BioDiagnostics Lab, where she leads pioneering research for early cancer diagnosis, biomarker discovery and real-time treatment monitoring. Her work integrates nanotechnology, Raman and surface-enhanced Raman imaging (SERS), and machine learning to develop highly sensitive, data-driven liquid biopsy platforms. Dr. Haldavnekar works with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and clinicians to develop rapid, sensitive, and noninvasive diagnostic tools. Dr. Haldavnekar brings a broad foundation in biomedical research, with expertise spanning the basic science of Raman spectroscopy, SERS, and machine learning-based analysis of liquid biopsy biomarkers. Dr. Haldavnekar is also a committed mentor, nurturing early-career scientists and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.