Soumya Elabed

Dr. Soumya Elabed is a distinguished researcher specializing in microbiology, biotechnology, and materials science. Her work focuses on biofilm formation, microbial adhesion, and antimicrobial material development, particularly using chitosan-based films and essential oils. She has collaborated with institutions including King Saud University, King Abdulaziz University, and Universiti Putra Malaysia, and has received funding from the National Research Foundation, NIH, and National Natural Science Foundation of China.

Her research explores:

• Biofilm inhibition mechanisms
• 3D printing material biocompatibility
• Essential oil applications in food safety
• Antimicrobial surface engineering
• Heavy metal-resistant yeast characterization
• Wood-degrading microbial species

Dr. Elabed’s publications demonstrate interdisciplinary impact (H-index: high; 974 citations) across journals like World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, European Polymer Journal, and International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives. Her work bridges theoretical and applied microbiology with material science innovations.