Neel Joshi
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University
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About Me
Professor Neel Joshi is a renowned bioengineer at Northeastern University, celebrated for his pioneering work at the intersection of synthetic biology, materials science, and microbiology. His research group focuses on engineering living materials, using bacteria to fabricate responsive, self-healing biomaterials. By programming microbial cells to create functional materials, Prof. Joshi is pushing the boundaries of sustainable manufacturing and biomedical applications.
Achievements
Prof. Joshi’s highlights include:
- Founder of the Living Materials Laboratory at Northeastern
- Keynote speaker at international synthetic biology conferences
- Developed engineered biofilms for advanced material applications
Publications
Selected influential works include:
- Programmable biofilms for dynamic material fabrication (2019)
- Engineered curli nanofibers for functional bacterial materials (2014)
- Living materials that respond to environmental cues (2021)
Projects
Current leading projects:
- Engineered Living Materials: Designing responsive materials through synthetic biology.
- Biofilm Engineering: Harnessing bacterial communities for functional biomaterials.
Research Interests
Prof. Joshi explores:
- Synthetic biology for materials science
- Living materials and biofabrication
- Microbial engineering for sustainability
- Programmable biofilms and nanostructures
- Environmentally responsive biomaterials