Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University - Biomedical Engineering
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Interdisciplinary scientist and Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University (Arinzeh Lab) operating at the intersection of pharmaceutical chemistry and polymer engineering. Specializes in designing bio-interactive materials and extracellular matrix (ECM) mimetics to direct cell behavior and accelerate complex musculoskeletal tissue repair. Holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the 3B's Research Group (University of Minho, advised by Prof.
Rui L. Reis) and a B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (University of Aleppo). Proven expertise in functionalized hydrogel synthesis, glycosaminoglycan (GAG) mimetics, and load-bearing articular tissue engineering.
Strong scholarly output featuring high-impact journal publications (cumulative IF > 60, H-index: 6, 150+ citations), track record of oral and poster presentations at leading international meetings (e.g., TERMIS, ORS), and extensive experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate researchers.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Columbia University - New York, NY
(2023-01)
Graduate Research Assistant - University of Napoli Federico II - Italy
(2016-05 - 2016-07)
Ph.D. - Tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and stem cells - University of Minho (2022-12)
M.Sc. - Laboratory medicine - University of Aleppo (2014-12)
B.Sc. - Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - University of Aleppo (2005-12)
