Karima Bertal

Karima Bertal is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy at the Department of Pharmacy, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom. Her research focuses on biocompatible materials and their applications in wound care and tissue engineering.

Her work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in advancing global health and innovation through biomaterials development. She can be contacted at K.Bertal-Ngaage@hud.ac.uk or via phone at 01484 957146.

Karima Bertal’s research involves designing and evaluating polymer-based wound dressings, including thermoresponsive and degradable hydrogels. Her studies explore antimicrobial efficacy, gelation properties, and applications in preventing tissue contraction in burns. Her publications highlight interdisciplinary intersections of pharmacy, materials science, and biomedical engineering.

Her publications from 2008-2009 demonstrate expertise in triblock copolymer hydrogels, thermoresponsive behavior, and biomaterials for wound healing. These works have garnered significant citations (up to 140 in Scopus) and are referenced in patents, reflecting their real-world impact in clinical and biomedical contexts.

Her h-index of 221 (calculated via Scopus) underscores her academic influence. Her research has been accessed by 91 readers on Mendeley, with additional citations in patent applications, highlighting translational relevance.