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Dr. Bana Shriky is a Research Fellow at the University of Bradford’s School of Engineering, affiliated with the Polymer Innovation and Research Centre (Polymer IRC). Her work focuses on developing biodegradable, multi-stimulus responsive drug delivery systems for psoriasis treatment, combining materials engineering with biomedical sciences. She holds a PhD in interdisciplinary materials engineering and pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Bradford (2019).
Education:
- BPharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
- MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology
- PhD in Materials Engineering and Biomedical Sciences (University of Bradford, 2019)
Research Interests: Bana explores structure-property relationships in polymeric systems, linking cellular interactions to drug release kinetics. Her work integrates advanced materials engineering with pharmaceutical science to design smart hydrogels and nanogels for controlled drug delivery. Current projects include developing sustainable biomedical materials and multi-stimuli responsive carriers.
Teaching & Engagement: She teaches polymer and pharmaceutical engineering modules, and is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (since 2016). As a British Science Association Media Fellow (2019), she reported science for the Daily Mail and promotes public engagement through STEM ambassadorship, Café Scientifique, and Pint of Science initiatives.
Awards:
- Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2016)
- Media Fellow, British Science Association (2019)
Labs & Collaborations: Her research is conducted within the Polymer IRC, focusing on interdisciplinary material development for biomedical applications.