About Me
I completed my PhD from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Drexel University, Philadelphia in March 2010. I have been pursuing my PhD in Electrical Engineering since September 2004. I initially worked on theoretical simulation of NMR signals from micro-catheters with Dr. Friedman and then carried out research in biotechnological applications of magnetic particle manipulation. In April 2006 I became a part of the A. J. Drexel Plasma Institute, and was involved in understanding the mechanism of non-thermal plasma induced blood coagulation, but now my research involves studying various clinical applications of non-thermal atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge plasma and understanding the biological mechanisms of interaction of non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma with living tissue. This is the primary area of research for my final PhD Defense. My advisors are Dr. Gary Friedman (Electrical), Dr. Jane AzizKhan Clifford (Biochemistry), Dr. Alisa Morss Clyne (Mechanical) and Dr. Alexander Fridman (Mechanical).
I was born in Mumbai, India in 1982. I received my Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical Engineering from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai University, Mumbai, India in 2003. I worked for one year in TATA Motors, Pune, India until 2004 and then moved to Philadelphia, PA, where I was accepted in Drexel University to pursue the Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering.
In my research, I closely collaborate with students, professors and staff in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (DNA Damage), Mechanical Engineering (Plasma Treatment of Endothelial Cells), Department of Surgery (Apoptosis), Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Histology), Department of Biosciences (Flow Cytometry) and the A. J. Drexel Plasma Institute.
When I am not in the lab, I am an avid reader of mysteries, fiction, science fiction, non-fiction and autobiographies. Robert Ludlum, John Grisham and Ayn Rand are personal favorites for fiction, while I enjoyed reading "The World is Flat" and "Google Story". I also enjoy watching latest movies from Hollywood or Bollywood while CSI, 24, Fringe and Prison Break are TV favorites. Travelling is a passion and consider myself a better than amateur photographer. Bombay (Mumbai) is a place most dear to my heart while New Zealand is a place I would like to visit at least once.
This website is designed to provide you an overview about my research and some glimpses of my personal life. The Research page gives a brief overview of the current projects I am working on. On the Publications page please find the most up-to-date list of my papers, presentations, talks etc and please find my short bio-data and complete CV on the Resume page. The Activities page lists some of my extra-curricular activities at Drexel University and a selection of my favorite photos from my travels and personal life will be found on the Photos page.
You can also reach me hereOffice Address:
404 Bossone Research Center,
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department,
3120-24 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA-19104
Tel: 215-895-2909
Email: suk22@drexel.edu
Lab Address:
11-114 New College Building,
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
Drexel University College of Medicine,
15th and Race Street, Philadelphia, PA-19102
Tel: 215-762-4449
Email:
sameerkalghatgi@gmail.com
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Thank you for visiting my website.
Sameer Kalghatgi.
