Mohit Verma Ph.D.

Mohit Verma, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor within Purdue University's Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, as well as the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Verma specializes in biosensors for probing microbiomes at the point of need. His innovative research encompasses a wide spectrum of applications, spanning plants, animals, humans, and the environment. His laboratory pioneers field-deployable biosensors, offering swift characterization solutions for viruses, bacteria, antimicrobial resistance genes, and fungi.

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Quantifying the Invisible: New Tools to Evaluate Bioaerosol Risks in Fresh Produce

Recent advances in biosensing and molecular diagnostics are allowing producers to better quantify the threat from bioaerosols at the field level

Mohit Verma Ph.D.

August 12, 2025

This article discusses the development of low-cost, user-friendly biosensors to improve food safety in produce.

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Mohit Verma Ph.D.

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Quantifying the Invisible: New Tools to Evaluate Bioaerosol Risks in Fresh Produce

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