Ajeet Kaushik

Dr. Ajeet Kaushik is an assistant professor of chemistry in Florida Polytechnic University’s Department of Environmental Engineering. He joined the University in the fall of 2019 and has since been exploring applied chemistry in support Florida Poly’s STEM education and training objectives that align well with Florida’s development. In this direction, Kaushik has established the NanoBioTech Laboratory inside the Barnett Applied Research Center to perform cutting-edge research in the fields of green chemistry, analytical chemistry, nanotechnology, and electrochemical sensors for health and environmental management according to the goals of sustainability.

To achieve his goals, Kaushik relies on his strong subjective knowledge and exceptional professional training, which include a bi-institution Ph.D. in chemistry and nano-enabled sensors from the National Physical Laboratory and Jamia Milia Islamia in New Delhi, India; a visiting scholar position at Chungnam National University, South Korea; a research associate position at Dublin City University; and an assistant professor position at the Medical College of Florida International University.

Kaushik has completed several National Institute of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and industry-funded projects that are closely focused on developing smart sensing systems and nanomedicine of higher efficacy. His present research is well-supported and funded by Florida Poly and industry-based initiatives to explore next-generation Internet of Things (IoT)-supported sensing technologies.

At Florida Poly, Kaushik is exploring nano-enabled sensing technology for detecting a marker in point-of-care (POC) settings. This is a new and in-demand multidisciplinary research that attracts scholars from various departments to join his laboratory for specific training, internships, and projects focused on quality STEM-based education and quality research. His students are also exploring transformative aspects of nano-enabled sensing technology for social impact, especially from laboratory to real life.

In addition to his work at Florida Poly, Kaushik is mentoring several Ph.D. scholars in the United States, Poland, Spain, India, and South Africa.

He has an active collaboration with several well-established, top-ranked universities and national laboratories around the world, including in countries such as India, Denmark, Poland, Spain, Mexico, and Northern Ireland. Through these collaborations, Kaushik explores cutting-edge research related to green chemistry, nanomedicine, electrochemistry, catalysis, sensors, biosensing, POC sensing, AI and IoT-supported sensing. This active collaboration helps boost his efforts to promote leading-edge STEM education.

Kaushik is a recipient of various reputed awards and recognition for his service to Florida Poly and to science. He is an accomplished scholar, which is reflected by his 12 edited books, over 320 peer-reviewed publications, and three patents in nanomedicine and smart sensors for personalized health care. Kaushik has been listed among the top 2% of scientists in the world since 2021 in an annual study conducted by Stanford University. Additionally, his research in the field of sensors for COVID-19 management is part of the World Health Organization database.

Kaushik is focused on promoting a culture of quality research and development at Florida Poly. As part of this, he is exploring opportunities for internships, workshops, conferences, and special events for students. He also is closely involved and working with the American Chemical Society (ACS), Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), and Electrochemical Society to introduce Florida Poly’s students to advanced research. Additionally, he is a steering committee member of the Florida Association of Nanotechnology, chair-elect of the Florida Local Chapter of ACS, and an organizing member of the annual NanoFlorida conference.

Kaushik is also associated with multiple companies and is in the process of establishing an appropriate MoU to support quality STEM education, outreach objectives, and research culture at Florida Poly.