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Vinayak Agarwal is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on the discovery and biosynthesis of natural products, particularly antibiotics, which are used to combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens. His work employs techniques from biochemistry, structural mechanistic enzymology, mass spectrometry, analytical chemistry, and (meta)genomics. By studying natural products produced by various organisms, including bacteria and plants, he aims to understand their biosynthetic processes to develop clinically applicable pharmaceuticals. Agarwal has received several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Cottrell Scholar award and the NIH K99/R00 Pathway Independence Award, reflecting his contributions to the field of organic and medicinal chemistry. His efforts aim to minimize environmental pollution from toxic natural products while developing innovative strategies in biochemistry that address pressing questions in the life sciences.
Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA
Teaching and conducting research in chemistry, specifically focusing on natural products and their applications.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.