Azhar Ilyas

Azhar Ilyas is an Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), based on Long Island. His research focuses on biomedical engineering, nanoscience, and nanotechnology, particularly in point-of-care diagnostics and bone regeneration. He leads the Bio-Nanotechnology and Biomaterials (BNB) Lab, which develops micro/nanodevices for disease detection and osteoinductive materials for bone implants. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington (2013) and joined NYIT in 2016.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington (2013)

Research interests include biomaterial surface engineering, nanoscale disease diagnostics, and 3D bioprinting for regenerative medicine. His work emphasizes translating nanotechnology into clinical applications for rapid bone healing and cancer detection.

Recent articles highlight advancements in 3D bioprinted scaffolds, gel-based composites for rotator cuff repair, and AI-driven HIV diagnostics. His research spans biomaterials, tissue engineering, and nanoscale biosensors.

Awards include the Young Scientist Lecture Competition Award (2016), Postdoctoral Scholars Travel Award (2016), and multiple best paper awards. He has secured grants totaling over $400,000 from NSF-MRI and NYIT, focusing on micro-CT scanners and bioprinting frameworks.

Advising involves mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in interdisciplinary projects. Lab collaborations produce innovations like live 3D-printed bone scaffolds and antioxidant biomaterials. Media highlights include talks on nanobiotechnology and presentations at NYCOM and the Science Technology Entry Program.