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

Parisa Heydari | Biomaterial | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Parisa Heydari, Biomaterial, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Isfahan university technology, Iran

Summary:

Dr. Parisa Heydari is a distinguished researcher in the field of Biomedical Engineering, specializing in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. She completed her Ph.D. at Isfahan University of Technology, where she developed innovative wound dressing materials with sequential drug release capabilities. Dr. Heydari has received numerous accolades for her academic excellence and groundbreaking research, positioning her as a leading figure in her field.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

  • Isfahan University of Technology (Sep 2018 – Mar 2023)
  • GPA: 19.15/20
  • Supervisors: Dr. Mahshid Kharaziha, Prof. Jaleh Varshosaz

M.Sc., Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

  • Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (Sep 2015 – Mar 2018)
  • GPA: 19.25/20
  • Supervisors: Dr. Anousheh Zargar Kharazi, Prof. Jaleh Varshosaz

B.Sc., Physics- Metrology

  • Yazd University (Sep 2011 – Jul 2015)
  • GPA: 18.12/20

Professional Experience:

Since March 2018, Dr. Heydari has been a researcher in the Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Department at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. In this role, she has contributed to significant advancements in the development of biomaterials for medical applications, focusing on drug delivery systems and tissue engineering solutions.

Research Interest:

Dr. Heydari’s research interests include the synthesis and application of nanomaterials for biomedical purposes, specifically in the areas of wound healing and tissue engineering. Her work involves cell culture (2D and 3D), electrospinning, 3D printing, hydrogel fabrication, and the development of advanced drug delivery systems. She is particularly interested in the role of biomaterials in modulating the body’s healing processes and enhancing the effectiveness of medical treatments.

Honors and Awards:

  • Ranked 1st in Biomaterials Ph.D., Isfahan University of Technology (March 2023)
  • Best Ph.D. Thesis in Biomedical Engineering (Grade: 20/20, March 2023)
  • Ranked 1st in Biomaterials MSc, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (March 2018)
  • Best Master Thesis in Biomedical Engineering (Grade: 20/20, March 2018)
  • Ranked 5th in Biomaterials MSc Nation-Wide University Entrance Exam (Sep 2015)

Publications Top Noted: 

Medicinal Properties and Active Constituents of Dracocephalum kotschyi and Its Significance in Iran: A Systematic Review

  • Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019
  • Contributors: P. Heydari, M. Yavari, P. Adibi, G. Asghari, S.M. Ghanadian, G.O. Dida
  • Citations: 67
  • DOI: 10.1155/2019/9025167

Preparation and Evaluation of Poly Glycerol Sebacate/Poly Hydroxy Butyrate Core‐Shell Electrospun Nanofibers with Sequential Release of Ciprofloxacin and Simvastatin in Wound Dressings

  • Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 2018
  • Contributors: P. Heydari, J. Varshosaz, A. Zargar Kharazi, S. Karbasi
  • Citations: 51
  • DOI: 10.1002/pat.4285

Comparing the Wound Healing Effect of a Controlled Release Wound Dressing Containing Curcumin/Ciprofloxacin and Simvastatin/Ciprofloxacin in a Rat Model: A Preclinical Study

  • Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 2022
  • Contributors: P. Heydari, A. Zargar Kharazi, S. Asgary, S. Parham
  • Citations: 39
  • DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37165

Current Knowledge of Immunomodulation Strategies for Chronic Skin Wound Repair

  • Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, 2022
  • Contributors: P. Heydari, M. Kharaziha, J. Varshosaz, S.H. Javanmard
  • Citations: 20
  • DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34826

Corrigendum to “Medicinal Properties and Active Constituents of Dracocephalum kotschyi and Its Significance in Iran: A Systematic Review”

  • Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019
  • Contributors: P. Heydari, M. Yavari, P. Adibi, G. Asghari, S.M. Ghanadian, G.O. Dida
  • Citations: 10
  • DOI: 10.1155/2019/9025167