Samira Malekmohammadi

Dr. Samira Malekmohammadi is a materials chemist specializing in polymer synthesis, nanocomposites, and 2D materials. She holds a PhD from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and currently serves as an Application Scientist at the Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials, leading the Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability (CEAMS) project. Her research focuses on sustainable materials, biomedical applications, and environmental impact assessments via life cycle analysis (LCA).

Education: PhD in Chemistry (EPFL, 2019). Previous roles include Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Manchester and researcher at EPFL, collaborating with institutions like CPI, NPL, and Catapult centers.

Research interests span polymers, nanocomposites, 2D materials, and sustainable technologies. Notable contributions include stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems, 3D-printed biomaterials, and nanofiber-based tissue engineering. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental sustainability and health innovations.

Scientific Awards: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship (2018), University of Manchester Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022). Collaborations emphasize industrial partnerships to bridge academic research and commercial applications.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of Manchester and CEAMS. Engages in mentoring master’s and PhD students, and serves as a journal reviewer and guest editor.