Deepu Ashok

Deepu Ashok is a Research Associate and PERIscope entrepreneur lead at the University of Sydney's School of Medical Sciences within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. His work centers on biomaterial engineering for healthcare innovations, including microfluidic biosensors, antimicrobial surfaces, and tissue engineering solutions for cardiovascular diseases.

Education:

• B.Tech in Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
• M.Phil in Bionanoengineering, Australian National University
• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney

Research Focus: Dr. Ashok specializes in developing advanced biomedical technologies. Key areas include microfluidic models of atherosclerosis, plasma-modified surfaces for infection control, and organ-on-a-chip systems for disease modeling. His interdisciplinary approach bridges materials science, nanotechnology, and clinical applications.

Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate a strong focus on antimicrobial surface engineering, advanced biomaterials for medical devices, and innovative in vitro disease models. His work consistently integrates nanotechnology with practical clinical solutions.

Awards and Honors:

• DVCR Proof of Concept Grant (2024)
• PERIscope Commercialisation Grant (2025)
• Postgraduate Teaching Fellowship (2023-2025)
• Best Tutor Award (2022)
• World Biomaterial Conference Travel Grant (2024)
• Visualize Your Thesis Third Prize (2024)
• ASBTE Oral Presentation Award (2023)
• PhD and M.Phil Stipend Scholarships

Projects and Grants: Actively leads projects on diabetes-detecting biosensors, atherosclerosis-on-chip models, and antithrombogenic coatings. Secured $141,500 in commercialization and proof-of-concept grants for these initiatives.

Professional Associations:

• AusBiotech
• Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (ASBTE)
• NSW Cardiovascular Research Network
• NSW Non-Animal Technologies Network
• University of Sydney Nano Institute