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Xianming ShiView profile

Professor

• Civil Engineering
• Concrete Technology
• Sustainable Construction Materials
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Xianming Shi serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Miami's College of Engineering. His leadership role encompasses academic administration, faculty development, and strategic direction for the department's research and educational programs. Dr. Shi's research spans multiple critical areas within civil engineering with particular emphasis on sustainable infrastructure materials. His primary research interests include: Development of geopolymer concrete systems as sustainable alternatives to Portland cement Valorization of industrial byproducts (fly ash, rice husk ash, MSW incineration ash) in construction materials Nanomaterial applications for enhancing concrete performance and durability Self-healing concrete technologies for infrastructure longevity Life cycle assessment of construction materials for environmental impact reduction Frost durability mechanisms in concrete for cold climate applications Analysis of Dr. Shi's publication trends reveals a consistent focus on material science solutions for sustainable infrastructure. His work frequently combines experimental investigations with advanced characterization techniques (XRD, SEM-EDS, FTIR, TG-DTG) to understand material behavior at multiple scales. A significant portion of his recent research addresses carbon reduction through biochar incorporation and waste stream utilization in cementitious systems, demonstrating alignment with global sustainability goals. His interdisciplinary approach bridges civil engineering, materials science, and environmental engineering to develop practical solutions for infrastructure challenges. Dr. Shi maintains an active research program with numerous collaborations both within and outside the University of Miami. His work on corrosion protection systems, deicing technologies, and concrete durability mechanisms demonstrates practical applications of fundamental research to real-world infrastructure problems. The integration of life cycle assessment in many of his studies highlights his commitment to evaluating both technical performance and environmental impacts of construction materials.

Serap Gamze SerdarView profile

Researcher

• Textile Engineering
• Smart Textiles
• Nanotechnology in Textiles
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Serap Gamze Serdar is a Researcher at the Department of Textile Engineering , College of Engineering , Gaziantep University , Turkey. She holds a PhD in Textile Engineering from Gaziantep University (2023) and Suleyman Demirel University (2020), along with a Master's degree in Textile Engineering (2013) and a BSc (2011) from Suleyman Demirel University. Her academic career spans various roles in textile research, with a focus on nanotechnology, smart textiles, and sustainable manufacturing processes. PhD in Textile Engineering, Gaziantep University (2016–2023) PhD in Textile Engineering, Suleyman Demirel University (2014–2020) Master's in Textile Engineering, Suleyman Demirel University (2011–2013) BSc in Textile Engineering, Suleyman Demirel University (2007–2011) Sanatta Yeterlik in Art and Design, Suleyman Demirel University (2014–2023) Her research focuses on nanotechnology applications in textiles , particularly electrospraying techniques for nanoparticle and nanocapsule synthesis. She investigates smart textile systems like thermal regulation in mattresses and snoring detection devices, and explores sustainable textile practices including technical textiles in agriculture and bonding methods. Her work bridges material science, functional design, and environmental responsibility. Recent publications highlight electrospraying innovations (2024–2025), smart textile applications (2023–2024), and mechanical testing methodologies (2015–2022). She has contributed to 9 peer-reviewed journal articles and 17 conference papers across SCI/Q3/Q4-indexed journals and international symposiums. She teaches undergraduate courses in fashion design, ready-made garment production, and social awareness projects at Gaziantep University (2022–2025). Her artistic activities include international exhibitions like Mezopotamya'nın İzleri (2024) and Renkli Nisan Balonları (2024), showcasing textile art intersecting with cultural heritage and contemporary design.

Alexandrina L. FocsanView profile

Professor

• Carotenoid Research
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Antioxidant Activity
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Dr. Alexandrina L. Focsan serves as Professor of Chemistry at Valdosta State University, teaching foundational courses including CHEM 1151K/1152K (Survey of Chemistry), CHEM 1211/1212 (Principles of Chemistry) with laboratories, alongside advanced offerings in Physical Chemistry (CHEM 3801), Senior Seminar (CHEM 4210), and specialized research courses in Carotenoid Research (CHEM 4910) and Computational Chemistry (CHEM 4920). Her educational background includes a B.S. in Chemistry from Babes Bolyai University and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. Her research program centers exclusively on carotenoid chemistry, investigating molecular mechanisms of antioxidant activity, photoprotective functions, and radical formation processes within supramolecular complexes. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals sustained focus on carotenoid behavior in biological contexts, particularly examining how environmental factors like hydrogen bonding and solvent polarity modulate antioxidant efficacy. Her methodological approach integrates electrochemical analysis, EPR spectroscopy, and computational modeling to characterize radical intermediates and stability mechanisms, with significant contributions to understanding astaxanthin's unique photoprotective properties in algal systems. Dr. Focsan actively engages undergraduate students through research-intensive coursework, providing hands-on experience in carotenoid isolation, spectroscopic characterization, and computational analysis within her laboratory in Bailey Science Building (Room 3084).

Joana Maria Dória Vaz Pinto Morais SarmentoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Flexible electronics
• Thin film devices
• Microelectronic devices
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Joana Maria Dória Vaz Pinto Morais Sarmento is an Assistant Professor at the NOVA School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), Department of Materials Science. She earned her Engineering Physics degree (2001) and PhD in Applied Physics (2008) from FCT NOVA. Since 2015, she has served as a Visiting Assistant Professor, teaching Microelectronics processes and nanostructure characterization, while conducting research at the CENIMAT|i3N Research Center. Education: Engineering Physics (2001), PhD in Applied Physics (2008) from FCT NOVA Her research focuses on flexible electronics, biosensors, and thin-film devices, particularly leveraging parylene membranes as substrates and encapsulation layers. She specializes in electrical and structural characterization techniques like XRD and AFM, with an emphasis on in-situ methodologies. Her work spans applications in conformal electronics, neural recordings, and cancer biomarker detection. Recent publications highlight her contributions to silver nanowire electrode arrays (2021), oxide TFT dielectrics (2021), self-cleaning solar cells (2020), and biosensor platforms for biomarker monitoring (2017). These works demonstrate expertise in patterning methods, device integration, and nanomaterials for biomedical and energy applications. At CENIMAT|i3N, she develops advanced materials characterization protocols and contributes to creating autonomous, conformal electronic systems. She has supervised over 20 master’s theses in the past five years and currently mentors a PhD student.

Erwin LondonView profile

Professor

• Membrane Biochemistry
• Lipid Raft Formation
• Membrane Asymmetry
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Erwin London is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Stony Brook University . His research focuses on membrane biochemistry , particularly the structure and function of cholesterol-rich membrane domains and lipid asymmetry in biological systems. Institution: Stony Brook University Department: Biochemistry and Cell Biology Research: Lipid Rafts, Membrane Asymmetry, Protein-Lipid Interactions, Drug Delivery Research Interests include elucidating the biophysical principles of lipid domain formation , developing asymmetric artificial vesicles to mimic natural membranes, and studying how sterol and sphingolipid structures influence membrane protein function and cellular processes like toxin entry and insulin receptor activation . His work has significant implications for neurodegenerative diseases (via amyloid formation ) and infectious pathogens (e.g., Borrelia burgdorferi ). Scientific Trends in his 15 most recent publications (2022-2024) emphasize asymmetric lipid vesicles for drug delivery , sterol structure modulation of membrane domains , and hydrophobic mismatch effects on transmembrane proteins . Collaborative studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches integrating biophysics, biochemistry , and structural biology . Scientific Awards include: Faculty of 1000 selection for ceramide-cholesterol domain research (2004) Featured article in Journal of Cell Science (2017) Biophys. J. 'New and Notable' distinction (2015) Notable Contributions involve inventing cyclodextrin-based methods for creating asymmetric membranes and probing lipid domain formation in prokaryotes. His work has been pivotal in understanding how lipid composition affects membrane protein function and viral entry mechanisms.

Patrick ShambergerView profile

Associate Professor

• Phase Transformations
• Nucleation Phenomena
• Phase Change Materials
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Patrick Shamberger is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University's College of Engineering, where he leads the PHATE Research Group. His research focuses on phase transformations, nucleation phenomena, and engineered materials for energy and information technologies. Key application areas include thermal energy storage systems, neuromorphic materials, caloric effect cycles, and transient thermal management solutions. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Washington (2010), an M.S. in Geology and Geophysics from the University of Hawaii (2004), and a B.S.E. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Princeton University (2002). Research spans fundamental studies of phase transitions to applied thermal management systems, with recent work emphasizing hybrid composites for energy storage, neuromorphic computing materials, and dynamic thermal regulation. Publications demonstrate strong focus on material design strategies combining experimental characterization with theoretical modeling. Honors include the 2023 College of Engineering Excellence Faculty Award, 2019 NSF CAREER Award for nucleation research in martensitic transformations, and multiple teaching excellence recognitions. Current projects involve NASA-funded space cooling materials and ARL-collaborated neuromorphic systems.

• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Host-Guest Chemistry
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Mari-Liis Brük is a Junior Research Fellow (0.60 position) and PhD candidate at Tallinn University of Technology, School of Science, Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology. She has been actively engaged in research since 2019, progressing from a full-time position at the National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics to her current role at the university. Her educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Tallinn University of Technology (2014-2017) Master's degree in Chemistry (2017-2019), with thesis on 'Synthesis of unsubstituted and substituted oxacalix[n]arenes' Doctoral studies since 2019, researching 'Mechanochemical synthesis of oxacalic[n]arene derivatives and their "host-guest" chemistry' Brük specializes in supramolecular chemistry with research interests spanning organic synthesis of macrocyclic compounds, molecular recognition phenomena, and chiral sensing applications. Her work focuses on oxacalixarene derivatives and their potential for molecular encapsulation and sensing applications, particularly in protic media environments. Her publication record shows a consistent research trajectory in supramolecular systems, with recent work examining ammonium binding properties, azobenzene macrocycles, and viologen detection capabilities of modified calixarenes. These studies demonstrate expertise across multiple analytical techniques including NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Brük participates in significant research projects funded by the Estonian Research Council: 'Self-assembled Chiral Hemicucurbiturils...' (PRG2169, 540,000 EUR, 2024-2028) 'Functional cavitands for drug discovery and delivery' (PSG400, 547,500 EUR, 2020-2024) 'Adaptable supramolecular chirality sensors' (PRG399, 1,241,375 EUR, 2019-2023) She works within research teams led by senior scientists Riina Aav and Jasper Adamson, contributing to laboratory research on supramolecular systems and macrocyclic chemistry with potential applications in molecular separation and sensing technologies.

• Food Science
• Food Safety
• Food Preservation
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Rohan V. Tikekar is a Professor and Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Nutrition and Food Science. He focuses on enhancing food safety and quality through innovative processing technologies and ingredient interactions. Ph.D. in Food Science, 2010, Pennsylvania State University MS in Food Science, 2006, Rutgers University B.Tech. in Food Technology and Engineering, 2004, Institute of Chemical Technology His research investigates novel methods such as ultraviolet light and cold-plasma processing for microbial inactivation in fresh produce. He studies how these technologies affect enzyme activity, contaminant reduction, and food texture, while also exploring redox reactions during processing and optimizing encapsulation systems for bioactive compound delivery. Rohan provides technical assistance to food processing operations and offers FSMA HARPC training.

• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Antimicrobial Therapy
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Yanushia Arasu serves as a Researcher in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Copenhagen, focusing on advanced drug delivery solutions for infectious disease treatment. Her institutional affiliation includes the IF Centre, with primary contact through the Faculty of Health Sciences email system. Her research spans Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanomedicine, and Antimicrobial Therapy, emphasizing engineered delivery systems to enhance antibiotic efficacy. Current work investigates nanocarrier platforms—particularly liposomal formulations—to overcome intracellular barriers in bacterial infections, with demonstrated success in *Chlamydia muridarum* clearance models. Her sole documented publication (2024) in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics establishes a foundation in nanoscale drug delivery for antimicrobial applications, revealing trends toward precision targeting of intracellular pathogens using lipid-based carriers. This work bridges pharmaceutical technology with infectious disease therapeutics through innovative formulation science.

• Food Science
• Lipidomics
• Functional Foods
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Dr. Mirja Ahmmed is a Lecturer in the Department of Wine Food & Molecular Biosciences at Lincoln University, New Zealand, where she has been employed since June 2024. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor and Lecturer at Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Bangladesh from 2015 to 2024, and worked as a Junior Research Officer and Food Technologist at Massey University's Riddet Institute. Dr. Ahmmed specializes in lipidomics and functional food development, with research focused on extracting bioactive compounds from biological materials and delivering them through microencapsulation technology. Her expertise spans food technology, nutritional balance, sustainability, and animal nutrition, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health), 9 (Innovation), 11 (Sustainable Communities), and 12 (Responsible Consumption). Analysis of Dr. Ahmmed's publication record reveals a strong emphasis on marine-derived compounds, particularly phospholipids and docosahexaenoic acid, with growing interest in their neurological applications. Her research bridges food science, nutrition, and neuroscience, demonstrating innovative approaches to sustainable food processing and by-product valorization. Dr. Ahmmed actively contributes to academic discourse as a reviewer for prominent journals including Food Chemistry, Food and Bioproducts Processing, Food Research International, and Food Chemistry: X, where she also served as Guest Editor for Marine Lipid. Her teaching responsibilities at Lincoln University include Food Biochemistry and Biotechnology (FOOD 303), Food Product Innovation (FOOD 604), Food Product Innovation and Quality (FOOD 301), and Processing Food for Consumers (FOOD 201), where she serves as both instructor and examiner.

Anan YaghmurView profile

Associate Professor

• Nanomedicine design
• Liquid crystalline phases
• Cubosomes
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Anan Yaghmur is an Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical Physical and Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on the development of lipid-based nanostructured drug delivery systems, particularly cubosomes and hexosomes, with applications in targeted drug delivery and biofilm prevention. He leads the Cubosome and Hexosome Nanomedicines (CH-NANO) research group and maintains active collaborations with institutions across Europe and Asia. His research interests center on designing and characterizing nanomedicines using liquid crystalline phases, with specific expertise in cubosomes and hexosomes as self-assembled drug nanocarriers. He investigates the structural behavior of these systems under biological conditions, focusing on how drug loading affects internal nanostructures and interactions with biological environments. Current research includes lipid-based nano-structured drug delivery systems for colorectal cancer therapy, in situ characterization of liquid crystalline drug formulations, and developing liquid crystalline coatings to combat implant-associated biofilm infections. His work combines advanced characterization techniques like SAXS with microfluidic synthesis approaches to create tunable nanocarriers. His recent publications highlight trends in developing antibiotic-free antimicrobial systems, omega-3 fatty acid nanocarriers, and pH-responsive drug delivery platforms. These works demonstrate increasing focus on translational applications, particularly in cancer therapy, biofilm prevention, and nutraceutical delivery. The research shows strong interdisciplinary collaboration, frequently combining pharmaceutical science with materials engineering and microbiology. Årets Underviser 2011 (Teacher of the Year award from Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences) Lise-Meitner Fellowship from Austrian Science Funds (2003-2004) Yaghmur actively supervises 7 PhD students and multiple postdocs across projects funded by major organizations including the Danish Council for Independent Research, Novo Nordisk Foundation, and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowships. His current major grants include the OMEGA project (2024-2028) targeting hepatic stellate cells with omega-3 nanocarriers and the MICNANO project (2023-2026) developing microfluidic synthesis for colorectal cancer therapy. His research group operates the CH-NANO laboratory at the University of Copenhagen, which specializes in structural characterization of lipid-based nanocarriers using synchrotron techniques and microfluidic platforms.

Roy KnechtelView profile

Professor

• MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)
• Wafer Bonding
• Sensor Technologies
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Roy Knechtel is a Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on MEMS technologies, semiconductor wafer bonding, and sensor systems, with extensive applications in industrial microsystems. He leads investigations in wafer-level encapsulation, CMOS-MEMS integration, and reliability testing for microsensors. Research Interests: Knechtel specializes in intelligent autonomous sensors, micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), and semiconductor processing techniques. His work emphasizes wafer bonding methodologies (glass frit, anodic, direct bonding), MEMS packaging, and sensor integration for automotive, biomedical, and industrial applications. Key areas include hermetic sealing, process optimization, and 3D heterogeneous integration. Publication Trends: Over 50 publications (2000–2020) demonstrate sustained focus on wafer bonding physics, MEMS fabrication robustness, and microsystem encapsulation. Recent works explore edge effects in bonding, adhesive techniques for lab-on-chip devices, and acoustic MEMS. His articles consistently address industrial scalability and reliability challenges in semiconductor microsystems. Patents & Innovations: Holds patents including: Method for hermetic sealing of MEMS structures (DE112007001698A5) Wafer-level chip separation with micromechanical structures (EP1599412A1) Electrical connection methods for bonded wafers (DE10350460A1) Laboratory Leadership: Directs research in wafer bonding characterization and MEMS process development, collaborating with industry partners like X-FAB and Fraunhofer on production-scale microsystem technologies.

Howard E. GendelmanView profile

Professor

• Neurovirology
• Neuroimmunology
• Antiretroviral Therapy
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Howard E. Gendelman, MD is the Margaret R. Larson Professor of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases and Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). He also serves as Director of the Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders and is considered a luminary in the Nebraska research community with numerous prestigious appointments and awards. Dr. Gendelman earned his MD from Pennsylvania State University in 1979 and completed his residency in internal medicine at Montefiore Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, followed by fellowship training in neurology and infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins Medical Center. He joined the University of Nebraska Medical Center faculty in March 1993 after holding positions at Johns Hopkins, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Center, the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, and the Henry Jackson Foundation. He retired from the US Army with the rank of lieutenant colonel. His research focuses on developing transformative therapies for viral and neurodegenerative diseases. His laboratory operates four main research programs: (1) development of cell-based long-acting drug delivery systems and nanotoxicology studies for neurodegenerative diseases; (2) drug testing of neuroprotective and neuroregenerative medicines; (3) biomarker discovery through multi-omics approaches; and (4) neuroimmunologic approaches for brain repair. He is credited with co-developing ultra-long-acting antiretroviral medicines and demonstrating that AIDS dementia is a reversible metabolic encephalopathy. Dr. Gendelman's recent publications reflect his ongoing work in HIV cure strategies, Parkinson's disease therapeutics, nanomedicine applications, and immune transformation approaches. His research spans interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions including Moderna, Calibr, Exavir, and Partner Biotechnology Companies. Henry L. Moses Award in Basic Science UNMC Innovator of the Year (2013) UNMC Scientist Laureate Pioneer in NeuroVirology Award Jacob Javits Neuroscience Research Award ISI Highly Cited Researcher (top 1% in Microbiology) As an educator and mentor, Dr. Gendelman has received the UNMC Outstanding Faculty Mentor of Graduate Students award (2014) and has supervised numerous students and fellows. He has secured substantial research funding supporting his work on viral and neurodegenerative diseases. His laboratory consortium provides interdisciplinary research experiences for students and fellows across immunology, molecular biology, infectious disease, proteomics, physiology, chemistry and pathogenesis. Dr. Gendelman co-founded Exavir Therapeutics, Inc. and has translated his research into 132 patents. His laboratory operates as a consortium of research collaborators with specific programs co-led by established investigators with complementary expertise.

• Indigenous Art History
• Museum Studies
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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Arnaud Morvan is an active researcher specializing in Indigenous art history, museum studies, and environmental humanities with over two decades of fieldwork experience in Australia and France. His work bridges academic research and curatorial practice, focusing on Aboriginal contemporary art's relationship to colonial history and multi-species ecological frameworks. His research interests encompass Indigenous knowledge systems, museum collection ecology, and biopolitical intersections between Aboriginal cosmologies and viral studies. Morvan frequently connects ancient and contemporary art through projects like the major exhibition Mémoires Vives at Musée d'Aquitaine, while his recent environmental humanities work explores totemism, bat conservation, and zoonotic disease through the Ospapik program. Publication trends reveal a shift from colonial art history (2018-2019 analyses of Rover Thomas and quai Branly collections) toward multi-species environmental anthropology (2021-2023 studies of chiropteran reservoirs and totemic kinship). His work consistently centers Aboriginal Australian perspectives while engaging global institutions including Melbourne Museum and National Museum of Australia. Morvan's curatorial portfolio includes fifteen European exhibitions since 2007, notably Blak Beauty at La Chapelle de Clairefontaine and the French adaptation of Songlines: Tracking The Seven Sisters at Musée du quai Branly. His current Ospapik program rethinks museum ecology through hybrid material conservation, integrating Indigenous knowledge with Western museological practices.

Martin J. D'SouzaView profile

Professor

• Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery
• Vaccine Development
• Oral and Transdermal Delivery Systems
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Martin J. D'Souza is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Mercer University College of Pharmacy, where he holds multiple leadership roles: Director of the Graduate Program, Director of the Clinical Laboratory, and Co-Director of the Center for Drug Delivery Research. He also serves as the Dick R. Gourley Chair of Pharmaceutics. Education: B.S. in Pharmacy, University of Bombay (Mumbai) Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Research Interests: Dr. D'Souza's laboratory specializes in nanotechnology-driven solutions for drug and vaccine delivery. Key areas include: Development of oral, buccal, parenteral, and microneedle-based transdermal systems for vaccines (targeting influenza, HIV, HPV, pneumonia, meningitis, and cancer) Tissue bio-engineering using cell encapsulation and thermosensitive gels for pancreatic cell transplantation in diabetes Teaching: He instructs courses such as Biopharmaceutics, Biotechnology, Scientific Writing, and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, emphasizing applied pharmaceutical sciences.