Molla Islam

Molla Islam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Schmid College of Science and Technology, Chapman University. His research focuses on the structure-property relationships of polymeric materials for biomedical applications, particularly designing micro/nanogels with controlled shape, size, and chemical/physical properties for drug delivery and sensing.

• Education:
  • B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
  • Ph.D. in Materials Science from Carleton University

Islam's work explores responsive polymeric systems for healthcare, emphasizing stimuli-sensitive materials and their applications in biosensing. His publications highlight advancements in nanogel synthesis, deswelling dynamics, and optical sensing devices.

Key themes in his research include:

• Development of thermoresponsive and pH-sensitive micro/nanogels
• Photothermally driven optical property changes
• Structured materials for biosensing (DNA, RNA, proteins)
• Defect tolerance in microgel assemblies