Swomitra Mohanty is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Engineering at the University of Utah. Dr. Mohanty's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology from the University of Chicago, followed by a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech, and culminating in a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He further honed his expertise as a postdoctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Mohanty's interdisciplinary education has been the cornerstone of his diverse research portfolio. Integrating principles from biomedical engineering, materials science, and nanotechnology, his work primarily focuses on the development of advanced sensing platforms, functionalized nanotube sensors, and bioreactors. Additionally, he conducts significant research in the sustainable extraction and recycling of critical materials. His innovations have significant applications in biomedical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, energy systems, and sustainable technologies. Dr. Mohanty is currently involved in technology transfer and commercialization activities related to biomedical diagnostics, water purification, and the sustainable extraction of critical materials such as lithium. His contributions have led to patents, including those on functionalized nanotube sensors and periodic symmetry-defined bioreactors which have applications in biofuel production and phytomining.