Dr. Ashok Ajoy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ashok Ajoy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. He completed his B.E./M.S. at BITS-Pilani, India, in 2010 and obtained his Ph.D. from MIT under the supervision of Prof. Paola Cappellaro in 2016. Following his doctoral studies, he worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley with Prof. Alex Pines from 2016 to 2020. His research interests are centered on physical chemistry, particularly in nanoscale NMR spectroscopy, quantum sensing, quantum computing, and spin transport dynamics. Ajoy explores innovative methods to improve NMR signal acquisition and deploy NMR probes in natural sample environments, aiming to enhance chemical specificity and resolution. His work also delves into nuclear spin hyperpolarization and the use of quantum sensors for real-world applications in condensed matter settings, with implications for advancing quantum computing techniques and spintronic devices.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Conducting research and teaching in the field of Chemistry, focusing on nanoscale NMR spectroscopy and quantum sensing.

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
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Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.