Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehtap Sahiner, Canakkkale Onsekizmart University, United States
Assoc. Prof. Mehtap Sahiner 🎓, born on November 16, 1978, is a distinguished researcher affiliated with the University of South Florida’s Ophthalmology Department 🇺🇸 and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University 🇹🇷. She earned her Ph.D. in Natural and Applied Sciences from Ege University 🧪, specializing in collagen-based polymeric composite materials for biomaterial applications. With an H-index of 21 🌟, her research focuses on biomaterials, drug delivery systems, and tissue engineering. An active member of AIChE and the American Chemical Society 🌍, Assoc. Prof. Sahiner has authored impactful publications, advancing innovations in hydrogels, antimicrobial materials, and regenerative medicine.
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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
- 🎓 BSc: Leather Engineering, Ege University (May 2000)
- 🎓 MSc: Ege University (September 6, 2004)
- 🎓 PhD: Natural and Applied Sciences, Ege University (July 9, 2015)
- Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of collagen-based polymeric composite materials for biomaterial applications.
- 🔬 Current Affiliations:
- University of South Florida, Ophthalmology Department 🇺🇸
- Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Bioengineering & Tissue Engineering 🇹🇷
Professional Development
Assoc. Prof. Mehtap Sahiner consistently contributes to the field of biomaterials and biomedical sciences 🧪. She is an active member of global scientific communities, including AIChE and the American Chemical Society 🌍. Her work spans cutting-edge research in collagen, polymeric composites, drug delivery systems, and tissue engineering 🩺. 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 📚 highlight her unwavering commitment to advancing medical science and engineering.
Research Focus
Assoc. Prof. Sahiner’s research focuses on the intersection of biomaterials and biomedical applications 🔬. She specializes in the synthesis of collagen-based materials, natural and synthetic polymers, and drug delivery systems 🚑. Her innovations in tissue engineering include cryogels, micro/nanogels, and super-porous hydrogels 🌱. These materials are tailored for advanced wound dressings, implants, and antimicrobial applications. Her work extends to creating antioxidant materials and polyphenolic particles 🍃, enhancing regenerative medicine and therapeutic interventions. With a mission to bridge material science and healthcare 💡, she contributes extensively to the global scientific community.
Awards and Honors
- 🏆 Recognized for Excellence in Research and Innovation in Biomaterials
- 🌟 Multiple Best Paper Awards in Biomaterials and Biomedical Science Conferences
- 🎖 AIChE Outstanding Contribution Award
- 🏅 Honorary Membership, Turkish Society for Biomaterials Research
- 🥇 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) 🌱🔬📖
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Synthesis, characterization and modification of Gum Arabic microgels for hemocompatibility and antimicrobial studies
Cited by: 97 (2017) 🧬🩺💧
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Nitrogen and sulfur doped carbon dots from amino acids for potential biomedical applications
Cited by: 89 (2019) 🌟🧪📊
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Polyethyleneimine modified poly (Hyaluronic acid) particles with controllable antimicrobial and anticancer effects
Cited by: 66 (2017) 🛡️🧬🎯
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Collagen-based hydrogel films as drug-delivery devices with antimicrobial properties
Cited by: 64 (2014) 💊🦠📜