Aram Saeed

Aram Saeed is an Associate Professor in Healthcare Technologies at the School of Pharmacy, University of East Anglia (UEA), Norwich, UK. He holds leadership roles including Course Director for MPharm Pharmacy and BSc Pharmacology programs, and Tissue Engineering Special Topic Leader. His research focuses on ocular devices, nanotechnology, regenerative medicine, and 3D printing of medical materials, particularly intraocular lenses and drug delivery systems.

Education & Career: PhD in Pharmacy (2006, University of Nottingham), followed by postdoctoral roles at NUI Galway and the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Regenerative Medicine. Joined UEA in 2013 as Lecturer, progressing to his current rank in 2020.

Research Interests & Expertise: Specializes in biodegradable polymers, stimuli-responsive materials, and advanced drug delivery systems. Key areas include ocular device innovation via 3D printing, nanocarrier systems for biologics, and 3D cell culture models for regenerative medicine. His work bridges polymer science, pharmaceuticals, and biomedical engineering.

Awards & Recognition: Recipient of the Innovation and Impact Awards (2020 & 2021) and two PhD Supervisor of the Year awards (2018). Recognized for contributions to healthcare technologies, including patents on intraocular devices and publications in journals like Chemical Communications and Tissue Engineering.

Grants & Projects: Led over 13 projects funded by EPSRC, Humane Research Trust, and Rosetrees Trust. Notable initiatives include developing next-generation intraocular lenses with drug delivery systems and creating xeno-free human intestinal tissue biobanks.

Media & Outreach: Featured in international media for 3D printing innovations in ophthalmology, including articles in Brazil, the US, and the UK. Engages in public lectures and collaborates globally to advance healthcare technologies.