Dr. Urmila Diwekar

Founder of Opt-IVF

Fellow AIChE
Fellow AIMBE
MTech, PhD

A distinguished scientist with more than 200 peer-reviewed research papers, 7 books, 17 book chapters, and 3 software packages. Dr. Diwekar's innovative work has revolutionized IVF treatment protocols worldwide.

Research Work Awards
Dr. Urmila Diwekar

Dr. Urmila Diwekar

Founder & Medical Director

200+
Research Papers
7
Books
3
Software Packages

Medical Background

Professional Profile

Dr. Urmila Diwekar, MTech, PhD, is a distinguished medical scientist with a remarkable academic and professional background. Her work spans across multiple fields including reproductive medicine, biomedical applications, and advanced optimization techniques for IVF treatments.

As the founder of Stochastic Research Technologies, she has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge medical solutions to complex problems. Her work with Opt-IVF represents a significant breakthrough in the field of reproductive medicine, applying principles of engineering and optimization to improve IVF outcomes.

Academic & Medical Achievements

  • Published more than 200 peer-reviewed research papers
  • Authored 7 books on medical technology
  • Contributed 17 chapters to academic & medical publications
  • Developed 3 innovative healthcare software packages
  • Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
  • Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)

Clinical Research Impact

Through her clinical research with Opt-IVF, Dr. Diwekar has applied advanced stochastic optimization techniques to develop a medical decision support tool that has shown remarkable results in clinical trials. The technology reduces gonadotrophin dosage by 40% while achieving a 40% increase in overall pregnancy rates—a revolutionary advancement in IVF treatment.

-40%

Gonadotrophin Dose

+40%

Pregnancy Rate

+36%

Grade A Embryos

+33%

Total Embryos

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Diwekar's innovative contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards in her field

INFORMS Innovative Applications in Analytics Award

The Institute of Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS) recognized Dr. Diwekar's work in applying analytics and optimization principles to IVF treatment, resulting in dramatically improved outcomes.

Awarded in 2023 in a worldwide competition

Multiple US National & International Awards

Dr. Diwekar has received numerous prestigious awards in the fields of chemical and biomedical engineering, recognizing her contributions to science and medical technology.

Recognized by leading international scientific organizations

"The results were impressive across all key metrics: a 30% reduction in the overall hormone dosage, a 50-75% decrease in testing, and a greater number of Grade A embryos, all of which led to a substantial increase in pregnancy rates. We have integrated this tool into our daily clinical practice over the past year."

Dr. Nayana Patel

Akanksha Hospital and Research Institute, Anand, Gujarat

Research & Innovation

Dr. Diwekar's pioneering work across multiple disciplines

200+ Research Papers

With over 200 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Diwekar has made significant contributions to the scientific community across multiple disciplines.

Reproductive Medicine Biomedical Engineering

7 Books & 17 Book Chapters

Dr. Diwekar has authored comprehensive books and contributed chapters to leading publications in her field, sharing her expertise with the wider academic community.

Optimization Techniques Medical Technology

3 Software Packages

Beyond theoretical research, Dr. Diwekar has developed practical software solutions including Opt-IVF, which is revolutionizing IVF treatment worldwide.

Opt-IVF Medical Decision Support

Opt-IVF: A Decade of Research

Opt-IVF was created after 10 years of theoretical research and clinical trials. Dr. Diwekar used a hybrid approach combining principle-based and data-driven techniques to develop a model that describes follicular maturation in humans using theories derived from particulate growth in nature.

This groundbreaking work applies optimal control theory to a biological system, resulting in a tool that provides personalized recommendations and significantly improves patient outcomes.

Key Research Innovations

  • Application of stochastic optimization to follicular growth
  • Development of personalized mathematical models
  • Integration of engineering principles with reproductive medicine
  • Clinical validation through multiple randomized trials

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Research-Based

Backed by 10 years of rigorous theoretical research

Clinically Proven

Validated through multiple peer-reviewed studies

Award Winning

Recognized for innovation and clinical impact