Research

Area of Research Interest

Engineered nanomaterials, Nanobioimaging and Sensing, Nanotoxicology, Cancer Nanotechnology, Nano-Agriculture.

Nanomaterial of Interest

• Fluorescent and paramagnetic nanoprobes
• Multifunctional nanotherapeutics
• Nano-pesticides
• Nano-fertilizers
• Nano-biostimulants

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Open Positions

A Research Assistant position in NanoScience Technology Center at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. The candidate will conduct research on crop protection tools for improving plant health. Interested candidates should contact Swadeshmukul Santra, Ph.D., Professor, NanoScience Technology Center and Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, 4353 Scorpius St., Room 245, Orlando, FL 32816, USA; Phone: 407-882-2848, email: ssantra@ucf.edu 

We are looking for highly motivated graduate students with chemistry, material sciences, and biotechnology research and educational background. Interested candidates should contact Dr. Swadeshmukul Santra at ssantra@ucf.edu

News

• Santra Awarded $1.9M Federal Grant, UCF Recognized as Center of Excellence by USDA
• Ahuja Wins Second Place at Annual FLASM Meeting
• Kumrah Awarded the October Distinguished Undergraduate Award
• Mikaeel Young Wins 3rd Prize at NanoFlorida 2015

Past News

Media Coverage

• The Huffington Post: Florida Scientist Finds Promising Treatment For Deadly Citrus Disease
• Orlando Sentinel: UCF Prof Tests Treatment for Citrus Greening
• Growing Produce: All Hands On Deck To Save Florida Citrus

Past Coverage