Azahar Ali

Azahar Ali is an Assistant Professor at the School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Tech, specializing in Biosensor Engineering for livestock and agricultural applications. He holds postdoctoral training in Mechanical Engineering (Carnegie Mellon University) and Electrical/Computer Engineering (Iowa State University), along with a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from IIT Hyderabad.

• Research Focus: Development of 3D-printed biosensors, MEMS, and wearable technology for real-time monitoring of livestock health, soil/plant nutrients, and food safety.
• Key Technologies: Micro/nanofabrication, flexible electronics, machine learning, and wireless sensors.

Scientific Awards:

• 2025 By Example Award (Virginia Tech)
• 2019 Postdoctoral Scholar Research Excellence (Iowa State)
• 2017 Outstanding Paper Finalist (Solid-State Sensors Conference)

Current Graduate Students: Matin Ataei Kachouei and Shannon Chick. He leads the Biosensor Engineering Lab and contributes to Virginia Tech's SmartFarm Innovation Network, advancing technologies for sustainable agriculture.