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Bio Summary: 🌐🔬🎓
Dr. Somaye Akbari is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Textile Engineering Department at Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran, Iran. With a rich academic background and extensive international collaboration, she has become a prominent figure in the field of Textile Engineering and Fiber Science.
Education: 📚🎓
Dr. Akbari holds a Ph.D. in Textile Engineering-Fiber Science and Technology from Amirkabir University of Technology, where she conducted groundbreaking research on the synthesis and properties of dendritic polymers. Her postdoctoral studies focused on textile applications of amine-terminated hyperbranched and dendritic polymers.
Research Focus: 🔍💊🧪
Her research interests span a diverse range of topics, from nanotechnology applications in water-repellent carpets to the modification of medical pads with dendritic polymers for enhanced blood adsorption. Dr. Akbari is deeply involved in projects related to antibacterial fabrics, fragrance embedding on worsted fabrics, and the production of antibacterial cotton fabrics.
Dr. Akbari’s professional journey includes collaborations with esteemed institutions worldwide, including McMaster University in Canada, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland, and the University of British Columbia. She serves as the Vice President of the Iranian Textile Association of Science and Technology, showcasing her leadership in the academic and industrial realms.
Her contributions have not gone unnoticed, earning her the position of Chairman of ISIRI/TC38 Technical Committee and Vice Chairman of several subsidiary committees. Dr. Akbari’s dedication extends to being a project manager for preliminary feasibility studies of industrial projects in Tehran.
“Quantitative XPS analysis of amine-terminated, dendritic functionalized halloysite nanotubes decorated on PAN nanofibrous membrane and adsorption/filtration of Cr(VI)” Authors: Mohammadhassan Kanani Jazi, Somaye Akbari* Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal Publication Date: January 2024 DOI: 148746
“Polyurethane-Calcium Peroxide Composite Nanofibrous Scaffolds with Controlled Oxygen Release for Tissue Engineering Applications” Authors: Zahra Azineh, Mohammad Moeini, Atefeh Solouk Mofrad, Somaye Akbari Journal: NANO Volume: 18, Number: 2 Pages: 1-19 Publication Date: March 2023
“Incorporation of Functionalized Halloysite Nanotubes (HNTs) into Thin-Film Nanocomposite (TFN) Nanofiltration Membranes for Water Softening” Authors: Amirsajad Atashgar, Daryoush Emadzadeh, Somaye Akbari, Boguslaw Kruczek Journal: MEMBRANES Volume: 13, Number: 245 Pages: 1-15 Publication Date: February 2023
“Capsaicin-loaded alginate nanoparticles embedded polycaprolactonechitosan nanofibers as a controlled drug delivery nanoplatform for anticancer activity” Authors: Azin Rashidy Ahmady, Atefeh Solouk Mofrad, Saeed Saber Samandari, Somaye Akbari, Ghanbari, Bogumil E. Brycki Journal: JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE Volume: 638, Number: 1 Pages: 616-628 Publication Date: February 2023
“Surface Heparinization of a Magnesium-Based Alloy: A Comparison Study of Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) and Polyamidoamine (PAMAM) Dendrimers” Authors: Masome Ebrahimi, Atefeh Solouk Mofrad, Ali Davoodi, Somaye Akbari, Masoumeh Haghbin Nazarpak Journal: Journal of Functional Biomaterials Volume: 269, Number: 13 Pages: 1-15 Publication Date: December 2022
“A hydrogel–fiber–hydrogel composite scaffold based on silk fibroin with the dual-delivery of oxygen and quercetin” Authors: Mina Aleemardani, Atefeh Solouk Mofrad, Somaye Akbari, Mohammad Moeini Journal: BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING Volume: 120, Number: 1 Pages: 297-311 Publication Date: October 2022
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With over 20 Master’s and B.Sc. supervisions, Dr. Akbari has played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of researchers. Her commitment to education is reflected in her role as a faculty member at Amirkabir University of Technology.
Research Timeline: 🕰️🔬
Throughout her career, Dr. Akbari has continually evolved, holding positions such as Head of Fiber Engineering Group and Research Deputy at Amirkabir University Branch. She seamlessly integrates academic prowess with hands-on experience, evident from her role as a quality control manager at Poudineh Baft Textile Industries.
In summary, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somaye Akbari stands as a beacon of excellence in Textile Engineering, making profound contributions through research, education, and leadership.
