Assoc. Prof. Dr . Hamed SalimiKenari | Biomaterials Awards | Best Researcher Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr . Hamed SalimiKenari , University of Mazandaran, Iran
Dr. Hamed Salimi-Kenari is an accomplished polymer scientist and chemical engineer, serving as an Associate Professor at the University of Mazandaran, Iran. With a Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering from Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, his research focuses on hydrophilic polymers, gels, and biodegradable porous composite hydrogel scaffolds for tissue regeneration and drug delivery. He has extensive expertise in the characterization of colloidal solutions and the development of concentrated nanoemulsions for medical applications. Dr. Salimi-Kenari has held significant academic positions, including Adjunct Professor at New Mexico State University, and has led numerous research projects funded by prestigious organizations such as the American Chemical Society. His industrial experience includes optimizing processes in wastewater treatment and developing sustainable packaging solutions for the dairy industry. He has authored multiple high-impact publications and has supervised numerous undergraduate and graduate students.
Professional Profile:Ā
š Education:
Hamed Salimi-Kenari earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Iran, in 2004. He continued his studies at Sahand University of Technology in Tabriz, obtaining a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, specializing in Polymer Engineering, in 2007. Hamed then pursued a PhD in Polymer Engineering at the Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute in Tehran, which he completed in 2013.
š¬ Research Interests:
Hamed Salimi-Kenari is deeply engaged in the development and application of hydrophilic polymers and gels, particularly within the realms of medical and pharmaceutical applications. He specializes in synthesizing biodegradable hydrogel scaffolds aimed at tissue regeneration and fabricating nanoemulsions used in drug delivery systems and food applications. His interdisciplinary approach combines chemical engineering principles with advanced polymer science to create innovative solutions for pressing healthcare and industry needs.
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Hamed Salimi-Kenari has been serving as an Associate Professor at the University of Mazandaran since 2014. Additionally, he holds the position of Adjunct Professor at New Mexico State University in the USA, a role he has fulfilled since 2021.
Publication Top Notes:
Dextran hydrogels incorporated with bioactive glass-ceramic: Nanocomposite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering – Carbohydrate Polymers, 2018, Cited by 87
Effects of chain length of the cross-linking agent on rheological and swelling characteristics of dextran hydrogels – Carbohydrate Polymers, 2018, Cited by 55
Fabrication and characterization of dextran/nanocrystalline Ī²-tricalcium phosphate nanocomposite hydrogel scaffolds – International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2020, Cited by 53
Mechanical behavior of a new biphasic calcium phosphate bone graft – Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering, 2008, Cited by 28
Exploring the effect of formulation parameters on the particle size of carboxymethyl chitosan nanoparticles prepared via reverse micellar crosslinking – Journal of Microencapsulation, 2017, Cited by 24