Neel S. Joshi

Neel S. Joshi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Northeastern University's College of Science. His research focuses on engineered living materials, microbial engineering, and synthetic biology, with applications in gut therapeutics, bioremediation, and bioplastics. He leads the Joshi Lab, which develops materials from genetically programmed microbial cells, emphasizing self-healing, environmental responsiveness, and scalability.

Education and affiliations include Northeastern University's Institute for Chemical Imaging of Living Systems, where he collaborates on imaging tools for disease diagnostics. Notable projects include compostable plastics and probiotic-based therapies for childhood diarrhea. Joshi has been recognized as a TIER1 Awardee for innovative research. His work bridges biomaterials science and synthetic biology, with media coverage highlighting breakthroughs like living materials for space habitats and biodegradable plastics.

Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his lab's funding supports interdisciplinary projects. He advises students through Northeastern's graduate programs and collaborates with industry and academic partners. The lab also explores applications in wearable X-ray shielding and light-driven chemical production in yeast biohybrids.