Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehtap Sahiner | Biomaterial | Best Researcher Award
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehtap Sahiner, Canakkkale Onsekizmart University, United States
Assoc. Prof. Mehtap Sahiner π, born on November 16, 1978, is a distinguished researcher affiliated with the University of South Florida’s Ophthalmology Department πΊπΈ and Γanakkale Onsekiz Mart University πΉπ·. She earned her Ph.D. in Natural and Applied Sciences from Ege University π§ͺ, specializing in collagen-based polymeric composite materials for biomaterial applications. With an H-index of 21 π, her research focuses on biomaterials, drug delivery systems, and tissue engineering. An active member of AIChE and the American Chemical Society π, Assoc. Prof. Sahiner has authored impactful publications, advancing innovations in hydrogels, antimicrobial materials, and regenerative medicine.
Professional Profile:
Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Assoc. Prof. Mehtap Sahiner
Assoc. Prof. Mehtap Sahiner exemplifies excellence in biomaterials and biomedical sciences, making her a standout candidate for a Best Researcher Award. With a robust academic foundation, impactful contributions to regenerative medicine, and a global scientific presence, her work resonates with the core criteria of innovation, significance, and influence in her field.
Education and Experience
- π BSc: Leather Engineering, Ege University (May 2000)
- π MSc: Ege University (September 6, 2004)
- π PhD: Natural and Applied Sciences, Ege University (July 9, 2015)
- Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of collagen-based polymeric composite materials for biomaterial applications.
- π¬ Current Affiliations:
- University of South Florida, Ophthalmology Department πΊπΈ
- Γanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Bioengineering & Tissue Engineering πΉπ·
Professional Development
Assoc. Prof. Mehtap Sahiner consistently contributes to the field of biomaterials and biomedical sciences π§ͺ. She is an active member of global scientific communities, including AIChE and the American Chemical Society π. Her work spans cutting-edge research in collagen, polymeric composites, drug delivery systems, and tissue engineering π©Ί. Dedicated to fostering innovation, she has developed polyphenolic particles, cryogels, and hydrogels for various biomedical applications, including antimicrobial, wound healing, and antioxidant therapies. Her collaborations and publications in high-impact journals π highlight her unwavering commitment to advancing medical science and engineering.
Research Focus
Assoc. Prof. Sahinerβs research focuses on the intersection of biomaterials and biomedical applications π¬. She specializes in the synthesis of collagen-based materials, natural and synthetic polymers, and drug delivery systems π. Her innovations in tissue engineering include cryogels, micro/nanogels, and super-porous hydrogels π±. These materials are tailored for advanced wound dressings, implants, and antimicrobial applications. Her work extends to creating antioxidant materials and polyphenolic particles π, enhancing regenerative medicine and therapeutic interventions. With a mission to bridge material science and healthcare π‘, she contributes extensively to the global scientific community.
Awards and Honors
- π Recognized for Excellence in Research and Innovation in Biomaterials
- π Multiple Best Paper Awards in Biomaterials and Biomedical Science Conferences
- π AIChE Outstanding Contribution Award
- π Honorary Membership, Turkish Society for Biomaterials Research
- π₯ International Recognition for Pioneering Work in Advanced Hydrogels
Publication Top Notes:
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Biocompatible and biodegradable poly (Tannic Acid) hydrogel with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties
Cited by: 188 (2016) π±π¬π -
Synthesis, characterization and modification of Gum Arabic microgels for hemocompatibility and antimicrobial studies
Cited by: 97 (2017) π§¬π©Ίπ§ -
Nitrogen and sulfur doped carbon dots from amino acids for potential biomedical applications
Cited by: 89 (2019) ππ§ͺπ -
Polyethyleneimine modified poly (Hyaluronic acid) particles with controllable antimicrobial and anticancer effects
Cited by: 66 (2017) π‘οΈπ§¬π― -
Collagen-based hydrogel films as drug-delivery devices with antimicrobial properties
Cited by: 64 (2014) ππ¦ π