Najmeh Najmoddin | Biomaterial Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Najmeh Najmoddin | Biomaterial Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Iran

Summary:

Dr. Najmeh Najmoddin is an accomplished Assistant Professor specializing in material science and nanotechnology, with extensive expertise in medical engineering. She has received numerous accolades for her academic and research achievements, including being named a distinguished student multiple times and winning awards at international conferences. Dr. Najmoddin’s research focuses on the innovative applications of nanomaterials and composites in the medical field, with a particular interest in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and wound dressing. She has also contributed significantly to teaching, sharing her knowledge and passion for materials science with students in various engineering disciplines.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Material Science and Nanotechnology

  • Institutions: Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran; KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
  • Average: 18.43

M.Sc. in Medical Engineering (Biomaterial)

  • Institution: Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT), Tehran, Iran
  • Average: 19.79

B.Sc. in Material Science

  • Institution: Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran
  • Average: 16.9

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Najmeh Najmoddin is an Assistant Professor with a robust background in material science, medical engineering, and nanotechnology. She has served as a researcher in various capacities, including work on the critical ingate velocity of molten metal at Saipa Malleable Co and surface modification of poly dimethylsiloxane with Argon and CO2 lasers in the Laser and Nanobiophotonics Lab at AUT. Her international experience includes research in magnetic ceramic materials in Sweden, where she also worked with advanced instruments such as XRD, TEM, FTIR, DSC, TG, and BET.

She has been recognized multiple times for her academic excellence and research contributions, including being the distinguished student at IUST and AUT, winning the first Medical Engineering Competition in Iran, and receiving awards at the Asia Nanotech Camp.

Research Interests:

Dr. Najmoddin’s research interests are focused on the application of nanomaterials in the medical field, including:

  • Magnetic nanoporous and mesoporous materials
  • Application of nanomaterials in tissue engineering, drug delivery, imaging, and wound dressing
  • Application of composites in the medical field
  • Surface modification of biomaterials
  • Synthesis and characterization of nanobiomaterials
  • 3D printed electromagnetic scaffolds in tissue engineering

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Najmoddin has taught a variety of subjects in material science and engineering, including:

  • Material Science Principles
  • Metal Forming Principles
  • Non-destructive Testing
  • Materials Engineering
  • Thermodynamics
  • Introduction to Biomedical Materials
  • Chemistry
  • Nanomaterials and Their Medical Applications
  • Composites and Their Medical Applications
  • Research Methods and Information Systems
  • Physical and Mechanical Properties of Materials
  • Ceramics and Their Medical Engineering

Top Noted Publication:

XRD cation distribution and magnetic properties of mesoporous Zn-substituted CuFe2O4

  • Authors: N. Najmoddin, A. Beitollahi, H. Kavas, S.M. Mohseni, H. Rezaie, J. Åkerman
  • Journal: Ceramics International
  • Volume: 40(2)
  • Pages: 3619-3625
  • Year: 2014
  • Citations: 113

An injectable anisotropic alginate hydrogel containing oriented fibers for nerve tissue engineering

  • Authors: P. Ghaderinejad, N. Najmoddin, Z. Bagher, M. Saeed, S. Karimi, S. Simorgh
  • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Volume: 420
  • Article Number: 130465
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 83

Alginate-magnetic short nanofibers 3D composite hydrogel enhances the encapsulated human olfactory mucosa stem cells bioactivity for potential nerve regeneration application

  • Authors: S. Karimi, Z. Bagher, N. Najmoddin, S. Simorgh, M. Pezeshki-Modaress
  • Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Volume: 167
  • Pages: 796-806
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 78

Developing antibacterial superhydrophobic coatings based on polydimethylsiloxane/silver phosphate nanocomposites: assessment of surface morphology, roughness and chemistry

  • Authors: J. Seyfi, V. Goodarzi, F.R. Wurm, S. Shojaei, M. Jafari-Nodoushan, N. Najmoddin
  • Journal: Progress in Organic Coatings
  • Volume: 149
  • Article Number: 105944
  • Year: 2020
  • Citations: 38

Artemisia annua L. as a promising medicinal plant for powerful wound healing applications

  • Authors: F.S. Mirbehbahani, F. Hejazi, N. Najmoddin, A. Asefnejad
  • Journal: Progress in Biomaterials
  • Volume: 9
  • Pages: 139-151
  • Year: 2020
  • Citations: 36

Yuan Wei | Functional Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yuan Wei, Functional Materials, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Dongguan University of Technology, China

Summary:

Dr. Yuan Wei is an Assistant Professor at Dongguan University of Technology with a background in Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on Biomimetic Interface Science and Cellulose-based Functional Materials. Dr. Wei has published extensively in reputable journals and holds patents in his field. He is known for his innovative contributions to the development and application of cellulose-based materials and adhesive hydrogels.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2019.09-2023.12): South China University of Technology

Master of Chemical Engineering (2016.09-2019.06): Guangzhou University, China

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (2012.09-2016.06): Guangzhou University, China

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor (2024.03-present): Dongguan University of Technology
  • Research Assistant (2019.09-2023.12): South China University of Technology

Research and Innovations:

Dr. Yuan Wei has been actively involved in numerous research projects, including those at the Key Laboratory of Storage & Processing of Fruits and Vegetables of Hainan Province and the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Project General Program. His work has garnered significant recognition, reflected in his impressive citation index of 680 and an H-index of 11 on Google Scholar. Though he has not published any books, he holds 2 patents, either published or under process, and has authored 24 papers in esteemed journals such as Advanced Functional Materials, Chemistry of Materials, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, and Carbohydrate Polymers.

Dr. Wei is also a dedicated reviewer for several scientific journals, including Nano Letters, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Cellulose, and Small Method. His collaborative network includes esteemed researchers like Prof. Gang Chen (South China University of Technology), Prof. Boxin Zhao (University of Waterloo), Prof. Xu Wu (Guangzhou University), Prof. Cheng Zheng (Guangzhou University), Dr. Feng Jiang (University of British Columbia), and Dr. Penghui Zhu (University of British Columbia). Additionally, he is a member of The Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China.

Areas of Research:

Publications Top Noted: 

MXene‐based Conductive Organohydrogels with Long‐term Environmental Stability and Multifunctionality

  • Authors: Y. Wei, L. Xiang, H. Ou, F. Li, Y. Zhang, Y. Qian, L. Hao, J. Diao, M. Zhang, G. Chen
  • Journal: Advanced Functional Materials
  • Publication Year: 2020
  • Volume and Issue: 30(48)
  • DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202005135
  • Citations: 243

Electrostatic Self-assembly Enabled Flexible Paper-based Humidity Sensor with High Sensitivity and Superior Durability

  • Authors: P. Zhu, Y. Kuang, Y. Wei, F. Li, H. Ou, F. Jiang, G. Chen
  • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Publication Year: 2021
  • Volume and Issue: 404
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2020.127105
  • Citations: 128

Multifunctional Organohydrogel-based Ionic Skin for Capacitance and Temperature Sensing Toward Intelligent Skin-like Devices

  • Authors: Y. Wei, L. Xiang, P. Zhu, Y. Qian, B. Zhao, G. Chen
  • Journal: Chemistry of Materials
  • Publication Year: 2021
  • Volume and Issue: 33(22)
  • DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.1c01935
  • Citations: 59

Polyhydroxyl Gemini Surfactant-modified Montmorillonite for Efficient Removal of Methyl Orange

  • Authors: S. Peng, T. Mao, C. Zheng, X. Wu, Y. Wei, Z. Zeng, R. Xiao, Y. Sun
  • Journal: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
  • Publication Year: 2019
  • Volume and Issue: 578
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.123602
  • Citations: 35

Porous and Conductive Cellulose Nanofiber/Carbon Nanotube Foam as a Humidity Sensor with High Sensitivity

  • Authors: P. Zhu, Y. Wei, Y. Kuang, Y. Qian, Y. Liu, F. Jiang, G. Chen
  • Journal: Carbohydrate Polymers
  • Publication Year: 2022
  • Volume and Issue: 292
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119684
  • Citations: 32