About Schnaiffer
Schnaiffer is a cutting-edge sensor technology company born out of academic excellence and entrepreneurial ambition. A proud spin-off from BITS Pilani, Schnaiffer is incubated at the Rakesh Kapoor Innovation Center, Pilani — a hub dedicated to translating scientific research into impactful real-world solutions.
Meet the Team
Prof. Arnab Hazra
Co-Founder
Dr. Arnab Hazra is the Co-Founder of Schnaiffer and an Associate Professor at BITS Pilani, specializing in semiconductor device physics, nanoscale materials, and advanced sensor technologies with over a decade of research experience.
He has led international research collaborations across Germany, Italy, and Israel, driving the development of scalable, high-performance sensing solutions for industrial, environmental, and IoT applications.
Prateek Bindra
Co-Founder
Dr. Prateek Bindra is the Co-Founder of Schnaiffer, holding a Ph.D. in Nanotechnology from BITS Pilani with postdoctoral research experience at KU Leuven, Belgium, specializing in nanomaterials, sensor fabrication, and advanced sensing technologies.
He leads Schnaiffer's technology development and commercialization efforts, driving innovation in nanomaterial-based sensors, interdigitated electrodes, and scalable sensing solutions for healthcare, environmental monitoring, and smart devices.
Nicolas Chanut
Head of Global Strategy and Deep Tech Innovation
Dr. Nicolas Chanut is Head of Global Strategy & Deep Tech Innovation at Schnaiffer, with research experience at MIT (USA) and KU Leuven (Belgium) specializing in sustainable materials, nanotechnology, electrochemical energy storage, and advanced sensing technologies.
He leads Schnaiffer's global R&D strategy, technology partnerships, and innovation roadmap, translating breakthrough research into scalable solutions for sensor technologies, energy systems, and advanced materials engineering.
Uttam Thakur
Lead – Deep Learning and Sensor Software
Dr. Uttam Thakur leads Deep Learning and Sensor Software at Schnaiffer, with a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from BITS Pilani and expertise in intelligent sensing systems, electronic noses, VOC detection, and AI-driven sensor analytics.
He develops machine learning-powered sensor solutions that combine advanced data processing with smart sensing technologies for applications in environmental monitoring, healthcare diagnostics, and industrial automation.
Anjali NU
Senior Technical Manager
Anjali N. U. is Senior Technical Manager at Schnaiffer, specializing in the development and characterization of advanced nanomaterials for sensing applications, with a Master's degree in Chemistry and research experience at CMET.
She contributes to materials synthesis, wearable sensor development, and laboratory characterization, supporting the creation of reliable, high-performance sensing technologies for real-world applications.
Sumit Kumar
Business Development Manager
Sumit leads Business Development at Schnaiffer, where he blends his technical proficiency in ERP systems and software development with a strategic vision for growth.
With hands-on experience in Frappe/ERPNext and client engagement, he plays a pivotal role in aligning advanced sensing solutions with real-world market demands.
Pioneering the Future of Smart Sensing
At Schnaiffer, we are not just one of many — in several critical areas, we are the only one. Our unique combination of research, fabrication, and commercialization capabilities puts us in a league of our own, both in India and globally.
When you work with Schnaiffer, you aren’t choosing a vendor —You’re partnering with pioneers who are pushing India and the world forward in the field of smart sensing, nanotechnology, and real-time detection systems.
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