Chinmaya Mutalik, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
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.
Contributions
Awards & Recognitions
TUCAiTS Postdoctoral Fellow Chinmaya Mutalik, PhD, presented his research at ASM Microbe 2026, the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), held in Washington, DC. ASM Microbe is recognized as one of the world's leading scientific conferences for microbiology, infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, public health, and the microbial sciences, bringing together researchers, clinicians, public health professionals, and industry leaders to share discoveries and discuss the latest advances in the field.
Dr. Mutalik was selected to present his research through ASM's highly competitive scientific abstract submission and peer-review process. His accepted abstract highlighted research conducted at the Tulane Center for Airborne Infection and Transmission Science (TUCAiTS), focusing on the evaluation of airborne particle and aerosol transmission, as well as respirator performance, using controlled particle challenge experiments.
Accepted by the ASM Scientific Programming Committee for poster presentation, Dr. Mutalik's research demonstrated how experimental aerosol models can be used to assess respiratory protection technologies and improve our understanding of pathogen-associated aerosol exposure. His presentation highlighted TUCAiTS' ongoing commitment to advancing research that supports infection prevention, occupational health, and respiratory protection.
Presenting at ASM Microbe provided an international platform to showcase TUCAiTS research, engage with leading experts from around the world, and contribute to scientific discussions focused on improving public health preparedness and mitigating airborne infectious disease transmission.
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!