Assist. Prof. Dr. Malihe Pooresmaeil | Drug Delivery | Women Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Malihe Pooresmaeil | Assistant Professor | University Of Zanjan | Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Malihe Pooresmaeil is a distinguished researcher in the field of organic chemistry, specializing in the design, synthesis, and application of advanced polymeric, nanocomposite, and biopolymer-based drug delivery systems. Her work integrates organic synthesis with nanotechnology to develop stimuli-responsive, pH-sensitive, and biocompatible platforms for targeted therapy, particularly in cancer treatment. She has made significant contributions to the functionalization of graphene oxide, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), and natural polymers such as starch, carboxymethyl cellulose, and chitosan, enabling controlled and efficient drug delivery. Dr. Pooresmaeil’s research also encompasses the development of antimicrobial and photoluminescent nanocomposites, hydrogels, and multi-functional hybrid materials with biomedical and environmental applications. Her innovative work has been widely recognized, reflected in her extensive publication record of over 63 documents, cited more than 2,668 times, with an h-index of 30 and an i10-index of 51 (Google Scholar), alongside a Scopus h-index of 32 and over 3,060 citations. She has been consistently acknowledged among the top 2% most cited scientists by Stanford University. Dr. Pooresmaeil’s research has appeared in high-impact journals, demonstrating her leadership in advancing polymeric and nanostructured materials for healthcare applications, while her work on stimuli-responsive drug delivery, biopolymer modification, and MOF/COF-based systems has influenced both academic research and practical applications in biomedical sciences.

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Featured Publications :

• Pooresmaeil, M., Namazi, H., & Salehi, R. (2022). Photoluminescent and biocompatible starch coated bio-based-derived carbon dots as a promising platform for methotrexate delivery. European Polymer Journal, 158, 110698.

• Pooresmaeil, M., Namazi, H., & Javanbakht, S. (2019). Green one-pot synthesis of carboxymethylcellulose/Zn-based metal-organic framework/graphene oxide bio-nanocomposite as a nanocarrier for drug delivery system. Carbohydrate Polymers, 219, 255-266.

• Pooresmaeil, M., Namazi, H., & Salehi, R. (2022). Dual anticancer drug delivery of D-galactose-functionalized stimuli-responsive nanogels for targeted therapy of the liver hepatocellular carcinoma. European Polymer Journal, 165, 111104.

• Pooresmaeil, M., Namazi, H., & Asl, E. A. (2021). Simple fabrication of biocompatible chitosan/graphene oxide microspheres for pH-controlled amoxicillin delivery. European Polymer Journal, 150, 110425.

• Pooresmaeil, M., Namazi, H., & Hosseyni, R. (2020). Star-shaped polylactic acid based on triazine dendrimers; Investigation of catalyst type and time factors on the polylactic acid molecular weight. Iranian Polymer Journal, 29, 987-998.