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.
Professional Profile
šEducation and š¼ExperienceĀ
Education:
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Ph.D. in Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai, India (2018ā2023)
Thesis: Glucose-Responsive Insulin-Releasing Hydrogels
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M.Sc. in Medicinal Chemistry, Aliah University, Kolkata (2016ā2018)
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B.Sc. in Chemistry, Aliah University, Kolkata (2013ā2016)
Experience:
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Physics & Biomedical Engineering, Khalifa University, UAE (Jan 2024 ā Present)
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Research Scientist, CGel07 Biotech Pvt. Ltd., IIT Bhilai Innovation and Technology Foundation (Jan 2023 ā Oct 2024)
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Teaching Assistant, IIT Bhilai (2018ā2023)
Suitability Summary for the Best Researcher Award
Dr. Akbar Ali is an exceptionally qualified candidate for theĀ Best Researcher Award, recognized for his impactful, interdisciplinary contributions in the fields ofĀ smart biomaterials, glucose-responsive hydrogels, bioprinting, and bioelectronics. As aĀ 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.
šProfessional DevelopmentĀ
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.
š§ŖResearch FocusĀ
Dr. Akbar Aliās 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. š§¬šš§«š§ŖšØāš¬
šAwards and Recognition
Dr. Akbar Ali has received multiple accolades for his impactful research and academic excellence. He was honored with the Best Paper Award by the Indian Photobiology Society in 2023, recognizing his innovative contributions to biomaterials research. In 2022, he received the Young Researcher Award from INSc International Publishers for his outstanding work in biomedical hydrogels and drug delivery systems. He has also been awarded prestigious GATE and Senior Research Fellowships (SRF) by the Government of India, reflecting his academic merit and research potential. His work has been showcased at prominent conferences such as NANO-2024 and ICBTM-2022, further validating his recognition in the scientific community.
š Top Noted Publications
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DNA nanostructures and DNAāfunctionalized nanoparticles for cancer theranostics ā Cited by 84, Published in 2020
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Glucose-Responsive Chitosan Nanoparticle/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogels for Sustained Insulin Release In Vivo ā Cited by 32, Published in 2023
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In situ-forming protein-polymer hydrogel for glucose-responsive insulin release ā 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 ā Cited by 18, Published in 2022
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Control of glucoseāinduced degradation and cargo release in multiāresponsive polymer hydrogels ā Cited by 17, Published in 2021
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Herb extracellular Vesicle-Chitosan-PEGylated graphene oxide conjugate delivers estrogen receptor Ī± targeting siRNA to breast cancer cells ā Cited by 11, Published in 2024
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Probing aberrantly glycosylated mucin 1 in breast cancer extracellular vesicles ā Cited by 9, Published in 2023