Dr. Mhatre’s research focuses on wheelchair design, maintenance and standards. He applies data-driven engineering methods and usability testing to build new tools and technologies for the assistive technology sector nationally and internationally. A key philosophy in his work is that technology must meet the person, not the other way around. This drives his efforts from creating new things to training the next generation of clinicians and engineers.

Dr. Mhatre's extensive industry experience prior to academia has ultimately shaped his focus on impact-driven innovation. In academia, he translated these ideas into projects, publications, and global initiatives that improve users' quality of life and elevate safety standard worldwide.