Dr. Ajay Agarwal

Prof. Ajay Agarwal is a distinguished academician, technologist, and thought leader in the field of microelectronics, sensors, and interdisciplinary system design. With a career spanning over three decades, he has been at the forefront of innovations in micro/nano-technologies, sensor systems, microfluidics, and point-of-care diagnostics. Currently a Professor of Electrical Engineering at IIT Jodhpur, he is the founder and head of the RIMS Group (Research and Innovations in Multidisciplinary Sensors), where he leads a dynamic research team working on impactful technologies for healthcare, environment, and Industry 4.0.

Prof. Agarwal earned his Ph.D. from the prestigious Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, in collaboration with CSIR-CEERI, Pilani. His doctoral research focused on the “Fabrication and Characterization of High Tc Bulk Materials and Films for Superconducting Devices”—a field requiring deep interdisciplinary expertise in materials science, solid-state physics, and microelectronics. His research interests are multidisciplinary and span across:

• Microelectronics & Nanoelectronics

• Advanced Sensor Systems

• Microfluidics & Lab-on-Chip Devices

• Flexible and Sustainable Electronics

• Point-of-Care Diagnostics & Early Detection Technologies

• IoT-enabled Smart Health and Environment Monitoring

With over 300 publications and numerous patents, Prof. Agarwal has significantly contributed to both the academic and translational research landscape in India and abroad.