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Adam E. Smith is an Associate Professor in both the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Mississippi's School of Engineering. He currently serves as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Co-Director of the Center for Nano-Bio Interactions. His academic leadership includes prior roles as Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Director of the General Engineering program.
Education:
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Mississippi (2002)
- M.S. in Engineering Science, University of Mississippi (2004)
- Ph.D. in Polymer Science & Engineering, University of Southern Mississippi (2010)
Dr. Smith's research is centered on the design and synthesis of stimuli-responsive block copolymers using Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer (RAFT) polymerization. These polymers are engineered to respond to environmental triggers such as pH, temperature, and enzyme activity, enabling self-assembly into micelles and vesicles for biomedical applications. His work emphasizes controlled drug delivery and targeted nucleic acid delivery, particularly for cancer therapy, with a focus on enhancing nanocarrier stability through crosslinking strategies to improve therapeutic efficacy and reduce off-target effects.
Dr. Smith has been recognized with several awards, including the 2016 Faculty Service Award, 2016 Junior Faculty Research Award, 2018 Faculty Teaching Award, and the 2020 Outstanding Engineering Faculty Award by the School of Engineering.
He actively advises undergraduate programs and leads research initiatives in polymer-based biomaterials. His leadership extends to program development and academic administration, contributing significantly to engineering education at the university. He is also co-directing the Center for Nano-Bio Interactions, fostering interdisciplinary research at the interface of nanotechnology and biology.
The research is conducted within advanced polymer and biomaterials laboratories at the University of Mississippi, supporting innovation in drug delivery systems and nanomedicine.
