Dr. Ashutosh Chilkoti

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Biography

Ashutosh Chilkoti is the Alan L. Kaganov Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, where he also serves as Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. His research emphasizes biomolecular engineering and biointerface science, focusing on developing new molecular tools and technologies that integrate molecular biology, protein engineering, polymer chemistry, and surface science. His work has broad applications across bioseparations, plasmonic biosensors, low-cost clinical diagnostics, and drug delivery. In addition to his primary appointment, Dr. Chilkoti holds affiliations as a Research Professor in Global Health and as a member of the Department of Chemistry, as well as the Duke Cancer Institute. Dr. Chilkoti earned his Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1991 and has received numerous accolades such as the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in 2015 and recognition as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors in 2014. He has also been honored with several prestigious awards for his contributions to the field of biomedical engineering and education, solidifying his status as a leader in his discipline.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Leading research in biomolecular engineering and biointerface science.

Awards

#2015

Distinguished Alumnus Award

#2014

Fellow

#2013

Pritzker Distinguished Lecture Award

#2011

Clemson Award Contributions Literature

#2010

Humboldt Senior Researcher Award

#2008

Stansell Family Distinguished Research Award

#1996

Fellow

Courses

Research Projects Engineering Continuation Graduate Independent Study Graduate Independent Study Internship Biomedical Engineering Introduction to Biomolecular Engineering Projects Biomedical Engineering

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)