Akbar Ali | Biosensing | Best Researcher Award
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates.
Dr. Akbar Ali is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Khalifa University, UAE, with a multidisciplinary background in Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, and Material Science. He specializes in the development of smart, multi-stimuli-responsive biomaterials, particularly hydrogels for drug delivery, biosensing, and wound healing. Dr. Ali earned his Ph.D. from IIT Bhilai, India, and has led diverse projects involving glucose-responsive systems, electroconductive hydrogels, and bioelectronics. With over 13 peer-reviewed publications, multiple fellowships, and international conference presentations, he combines research excellence with hands-on mentorship and teaching. His work bridges fundamental science and translational biomedical applications aimed at improving healthcare technologies.
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🎓Education and 💼Experience
Education:
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Ph.D. in Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai, India (2018–2023)
Thesis: Glucose-Responsive Insulin-Releasing Hydrogels -
M.Sc. in Medicinal Chemistry, Aliah University, Kolkata (2016–2018)
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B.Sc. in Chemistry, Aliah University, Kolkata (2013–2016)
Experience:
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Physics & Biomedical Engineering, Khalifa University, UAE (Jan 2024 – Present)
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Research Scientist, CGel07 Biotech Pvt. Ltd., IIT Bhilai Innovation and Technology Foundation (Jan 2023 – Oct 2024)
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Teaching Assistant, IIT Bhilai (2018–2023)
Suitability Summary for the Best Researcher Award
Dr. Akbar Ali is an exceptionally qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, recognized for his impactful, interdisciplinary contributions in the fields of smart biomaterials, glucose-responsive hydrogels, bioprinting, and bioelectronics. As a Postdoctoral Fellow at Khalifa University, UAE, with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from IIT Bhilai, his career reflects a remarkable trajectory of high-impact research, innovation, and translational biomedical advancements.
📈Professional Development
Dr. Akbar Ali has consistently pursued advanced scientific training and interdisciplinary collaboration. During his doctoral and postdoctoral career, he developed innovative injectable, stretchable, and glucose-responsive hydrogels for drug delivery and tissue engineering. His teaching assistant roles in biophysical chemistry and bioinformatics reflect his dedication to student development. He is certified in Advanced Teaching & Learning Skills at Khalifa University. Proficient in advanced instrumentation and computational tools like UV-Vis, NMR, Rheometer, and MATLAB, Dr. Ali also has hands-on experience with in vitro/in vivo systems and hydrogel-based biosensors, showcasing a blend of technical expertise and biomedical innovation.
🧪Research Focus
Dr. Akbar Ali’s research primarily focuses on biomedical materials, particularly multi-stimuli-responsive hydrogels for drug delivery, biosensing, and wound healing applications. His work bridges chemistry, biomedical engineering, and materials science, aiming to create next-generation platforms that respond to physiological signals like glucose and pH. He also explores electroconductive composites, protein-polymer hybrids, and 3D-printable biomaterials for regenerative medicine and wearable sensors. Through his publications and project leadership, Dr. Ali contributes to the advancement of smart healthcare technologies. 🧬💉🧫🧪👨🔬
🏆Awards and Recognition
📚 Top Noted Publications
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DNA nanostructures and DNA‐functionalized nanoparticles for cancer theranostics – Cited by 84, Published in 2020
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Glucose-Responsive Chitosan Nanoparticle/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogels for Sustained Insulin Release In Vivo – Cited by 32, Published in 2023
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In situ-forming protein-polymer hydrogel for glucose-responsive insulin release – Cited by 24, Published in 2023
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Repurposing pinacol esters of boronic acids for tuning viscoelastic properties of glucose-responsive polymer hydrogels: effects on insulin release kinetics – Cited by 18, Published in 2022
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Control of glucose‐induced degradation and cargo release in multi‐responsive polymer hydrogels – Cited by 17, Published in 2021
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Herb extracellular Vesicle-Chitosan-PEGylated graphene oxide conjugate delivers estrogen receptor α targeting siRNA to breast cancer cells – Cited by 11, Published in 2024
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Probing aberrantly glycosylated mucin 1 in breast cancer extracellular vesicles – Cited by 9, Published in 2023
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