Sepehr Talebian

Dr. Sepehr Talebian is a Research Fellow at the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Sydney, and a member of the Sydney Nano Institute. His research focuses on advanced biomaterials, drug delivery systems, and biomedical engineering, with a particular emphasis on hydrogels, biopolymers, and nanocomposites. He collaborates internationally with institutions such as Denmark Technical University (biomaterials and tissue engineering), Nova Medical University (hydrogels for RNA/DNA delivery), and Harvard Medical School (therapeutic delivery applications).

His work spans innovations in 3D-printed medical devices, pH-responsive polymeric coatings for chronic wounds, and self-healing hydrogels for tissue engineering. Notable contributions include coaxial hydrogel patches for sustained drug release and biopolymer-based probiotic delivery systems. Dr. Talebian has secured grants including a 2025 ARC Discovery Project on conductive polymers and a 2024 project on biosensors for viral contamination detection.

• Current Research Students: Timothy SCHOFIELD (Targeted Delivery System), Henry XU (Blood Cancer Therapies)
• Grants: 2025 (Conductive Polymers), 2024 (Portable Biosensors), 2023 (Cardiovascular Devices)

His research bridges materials science and healthcare, addressing challenges in drug delivery, tissue regeneration, and medical device innovation.