Biography
Dr. Chinmaya Mutalik is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Tulane University, where his research focuses on biosensor development and breath-based diagnostics for infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on tuberculosis detection and vaccine integration. His expertise spans nanomedicine, antimicrobial coatings, translational diagnostics, and zebrafish toxicology, advancing TUCAiTS’s mission to develop innovative solutions for airborne infection and transmission.
Dr. Mutalik earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Taipei Medical University, where he was twice recognized as an Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher (2022, 2023). His earlier training includes an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry and a B.Sc. in Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology from Christ University, India.
With more than 24 peer-reviewed publications (1,150+ citations, h-index 16) and a conditionally granted Indian patent, Dr. Mutalik has contributed to the development of antimicrobial nanomaterials, hospital sanitation technologies, and biosensors for global health applications. His work has been presented at leading international conferences, including IEEE NANOMED and the American Chemical Society (ACS) meetings.
In recognition of his contributions to scientific research, he was elected a Full Member of Sigma Xi (2025), an international honor society for distinguished researchers.
Awards & Recognitions
Chinmaya Mutalik, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Tulane Center for Airborne Infection and Transmission Science (TUCAiTS), has been selected to present his poster in the Division of Analytical Chemistry (ANYL) following a competitive, peer-reviewed abstract process. His research focuses on innovative spectroscopic and bioaerosol-based approaches for breath analysis and tuberculosis detection, aligning with the meeting’s emphasis on advancing analytical and diagnostic technologies.
The ACS Fall Meeting is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious conferences in the chemical sciences, bringing together thousands of researchers from academia, industry, and government to highlight groundbreaking advancements in chemistry, biology, materials science, and biomedical engineering.
This recognition provides an important platform to showcase Tulane University’s cutting-edge research on a global stage and foster collaboration with leading scientists worldwide.
Dr. Mutalik’s selection is a testament to his dedication and the exceptional caliber of research underway at Tulane. We are proud to celebrate this achievement!
