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Prof Alan Smith is a Professor of Biopolymer Science at the University of Huddersfield, School of Applied Sciences. He leads the Biopolymer Research Centre and is affiliated with the Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention. His career spans academic roles at the University of Birmingham and Aston University, alongside industry experience in pharmaceutical formulation and polysaccharide chemistry.
**Education**: BSc (Biochemical Science, Salford University, 1997); PhD (Cranfield University, 2000, supervised by Prof. Ed Morris).
**Research Focus**: Biopolymers, hydrogels, drug delivery systems, 3D bioprinting, and tissue engineering. Key contributions include developing polysaccharide substitutes for pharmaceutical applications and bio-inspired wound models. Recent work explores large-scale nanofiber production and ACE-inhibitor peptides.
**Awards**: Not explicitly listed, but his h-index of 27 and 2,572 citations reflect significant impact. His articles span 20+ years, with 2023-2025 papers focusing on bioprinting, hydrogel systems, and polysaccharide properties.
**Grants & Activities**: External examiner for PhDs, invited talks at Victoria University of Wellington and University of Queensland (2023), and collaborations in bioprinted skin for chronic wound healing.
**Labs/Teams**: Director of the Biopolymer Research Centre; collaborates with the Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Centre on advanced material applications.
