Nikhil Nair, Tufts University (IMAGE) Tufts University Caption Nikhil Nair, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has been honored with the 2016 National Institutes of Health Director's New Innovator Award. Credit Alonso Nichols, Tufts University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.