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 holds positions in the Pratt School of Engineering and the School of Medicine. His research encompasses biomolecular engineering and biointerface science, particularly focusing on the development of new molecular tools and technologies that draw from molecular biology, protein engineering, polymer chemistry, and surface science. He aims to exploit these developments for applications that include bioseparations, plasmonic biosensors, low-cost clinical diagnostics, and drug delivery. Over the years, he has contributed significantly to the advancement of biomedical engineering, facilitating innovative approaches in both research and practical applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Pratt School of Engineering • Durham, NC

Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the Pratt School of Engineering.

Research Professor of Global Health

2020-01-01 — Present

University Institutes and Centers • Durham, NC

Research Professor in the University Institutes and Centers.

Member

1996-01-01 — Present

Duke Cancer Institute • Durham, NC

Member of the Duke Cancer Institute.

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Department of Chemistry, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences • Durham, NC

Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Chair

2016-01-01 — Present

Department of Biomedical Engineering • Durham, NC

Chair of the Department of 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)