Assist. Prof. Dr. SYED AHMED SHAH | Biomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan

Dr. Syed Ahmed Shah is an accomplished pharmaceutical scientist and biomaterials researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor (Research) at the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland, and as an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics at the Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan. His academic and research trajectory reflects a consistent focus on interdisciplinary biomedical applications, particularly in developing stimuli-responsive hydrogels and drug delivery systems. Through his leadership in research, teaching, and international collaboration, Dr. Shah has made impactful contributions in the fields of pharmaceutics, tissue engineering, and wound healing.

Profile

Scholar

Education

Dr. Shah earned his Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology in 2014, followed by a Master’s in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) in 2017, where he developed novel gastroprotective drug delivery systems. He further obtained a Ph.D. in Pharmacy from COMSATS University Islamabad in collaboration with the University of Twente, Netherlands, focusing on injectable hydrogels for diabetic wound healing. Currently, he is a postdoctoral fellow under the prestigious PASIFIC MSCA program in Poland, developing biopolymer-based injectable hydrogels for bone tissue engineering.

Experience

With over a decade of academic and research experience, Dr. Shah has held several teaching and research positions. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses at institutions such as COMSATS University and The Superior University, where he also serves as a member of the Research Advisory and Ethics Committee. His research journey includes roles as a doctoral researcher in HEC-funded projects and international guest fellowships in the Netherlands. He is also a principal investigator in the European Horizon-funded HydroBoneReg project. Dr. Shah actively supervises M.Phil. theses and leads research training for students in pharmaceutical technology and biomaterials.

Research Interest

Dr. Shah’s research interests encompass the design and application of multifunctionalized hydrogels, in situ injectable systems, thermoresponsive and enzymatically crosslinked materials, and targeted drug delivery. His work extends into chronic wound healing, bone regeneration, and bioavailability enhancement of poorly soluble drugs. He employs a wide range of analytical and biological tools to optimize these systems, contributing to advanced therapeutic platforms that align with clinical needs.

Awards

Dr. Shah has received multiple prestigious recognitions, including the Best Oral Speaker Award at the 5th International Conference on Biomaterials & Biodevices in London (2024), the Research Excellence Awards from Superior University in both 2022 and 2023, and the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Award for international research collaboration. He has been a recipient of the HEC IRSIP Fellowship and various national grants totaling over PKR 5.5 million for developing advanced hydrogel-based therapies. His ongoing MSCA postdoctoral fellowship is valued at over €170,000, highlighting his global recognition as a leading early-career researcher.

Publications

Dr. Shah has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals. Below are seven notable papers:

1. Shah, S.A. et al. (2024). Integrating Micro- and Nanostructured Platforms for Biomaterial-Based Bone Regeneration. Biomacromolecules. [Cited by 5]

2. Zargarian, S. et al. (2024). Green photothermal materials from organic waste. Nanotechnology Reviews, 13(1). [Cited by 3]

3. Haghighat Bayan, M.A. et al. (2024). Nanofiber-Based Face Masks with Photothermal Properties. Advanced Materials Technologies, p.2400450. [Cited by 2]

4. Jabeen, N. et al. (2024). Nanocrystals-loaded collagen/alginate hydrogels for hydrophobic drugs. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 91, 105291. [Cited by 6]

5. Haroon, B. et al. (2023). κ-carrageenan-based hydrogels for bone regeneration. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 251, 126380. [Cited by 9]

6. Shah, S.A. et al. (2023). 3D multifunctional bioactive hydrogels with nano-curcumin. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 227, 203–220. [Cited by 12]

7. Shah, S.A. et al. (2021). Curcumin-laden hyaluronic acid-co-pullulan biomaterials for diabetic wounds. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 185, 350–368. [Cited by 22]

Conclusion

Dr. Syed Ahmed Shah stands out as an innovative, impactful, and internationally recognized researcher in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and biomaterials. His consistent output, global collaborations, mentoring contributions, and technical mastery clearly position him as a top-tier candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His career trajectory is not only impressive in terms of output but also inspiring in its dedication to addressing pressing global healthcare challenges through research.