Ashish Sarker

Dr. Ashish Sarker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Augusta University's College of Science and Mathematics. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Queen's University (2016), an M.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Toronto (2010), and bachelor's/master's degrees in Chemistry from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh.

Research Focus: Specializes in analytical and environmental chemistry, with emphasis on micelle-pollutant interactions, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, antibiotic binding mechanisms, and environmental remediation techniques. His work employs advanced methodologies including semi-equilibrium dialysis and NMR spectroscopy.

Awards & Honors:

• MITACS Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2018)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship at Columbia University (2017)
• Queen's University Conference Travel Award (2013)
• Queen's University Graduate Student Award (2011)
• CIDA Senior Scholarship (2009)

Professional Service: Active committee member for Augusta University's Chemical and Biomolecular Analysis Facility (CBAF) and Instrument Committee since 2024. Maintains membership with the Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontario since 2017.