Dr. BM Ashwin Desai
Associate Professor, DSU · CEO & Co-founder, AikyaNova

Dr. BM Ashwin Desai

Engineer and entrepreneur fusing nanotechnology, biomedical devices, and AI-driven drug discovery - translating academic research into deployable technology and commercial products.

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Dr. BM Ashwin Desai

Core Research Areas

Interdisciplinary work spanning AI-accelerated drug discovery, sustainable nanotechnology, green bio-processing, and portable biomedical systems.

AI for Drug Discovery

Deep learning QSAR models, multi-ligand simultaneous docking, and molecular dynamics.

Biomedical Systems

Fiber Gun, our portable nanofiber wound-healing device, plus quantum dot biosensors and photoacoustic imaging for cancer diagnosis.

Green Nanotechnology

HVED for plant-based extractions and nano drug delivery systems for targeted therapy.

AikyaNova

In 2025 I founded AikyaNova (AikNovTek Technologies Private Limited), a deep-tech venture translating our nanotechnology, biomedical device, and AI-driven drug discovery research into commercial products - spanning technology strategy, IP, funding, and partnerships.

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Peer-Reviewed Publications
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Funded Research
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Funded Projects
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Patent Under Examination