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Ashutosh Chilkoti is the Alan L. Kaganov Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. His research primarily focuses on biomolecular engineering and biointerface science. Chilkoti's work emphasizes the development of novel molecular tools and technologies that borrow from molecular biology, protein engineering, and polymer chemistry, which exploit the generation of applications spanning a range from bioseparations to plasmonic biosensors, clinical diagnostics, and targeted drug delivery. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1991 and has held various academic positions, including professor roles in multiple departments at Duke. Chilkoti has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in 2015 and being named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors in 2014. His teaching contributions include courses in biomolecular engineering and independent study projects in biomedical engineering, indicating his commitment to guiding the next generation of engineers in the field.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)