Terin Adali | Tissue Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Terin Adali | Tissue Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

Faculty of Medicine at  Girne American University | Cyprus

Prof. Dr. Terin Adalı is a leading scholar in biomedical engineering whose scientific contributions span biomaterials, tissue engineering, drug delivery, biosensors, and polymer science, supported by a Scopus record of 392 citations, 25 documents, and an h-index of 12. Her research focuses on the synthesis, modification, and biocompatibility assessment of natural and synthetic polymers-including silk fibroin, chitosan, polyethylene glycol derivatives, and gellan gum-based systems-for regenerative medicine and therapeutic applications. She has extensively explored silk fibroin as a non-thrombogenic biomaterial, developing advanced hydrogels, injectable matrices, and composite scaffolds with applications in cartilage regeneration, ocular therapy, and sustained drug release. Her studies on PEG–DNA complexes, nanoparticle-encapsulated anticancer agents, and antibiotic-loaded biomaterials have contributed to improved targeted delivery and enhanced cellular outcomes. She has also developed polymer-based electrochemical biosensors for disease detection and micro/nanoparticles for biomedical imaging and cancer therapy. Her publications in high-impact journals demonstrate excellence in material characterization, spectroscopic analysis, cell viability assays, hemocompatibility studies, and the integration of AI-driven modeling techniques for medical diagnostics. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of scaffold–cell interactions, natural polymer reinforcement, and biodegradable material performance under physiological conditions. Her recent work includes advanced hydrogels for macular degeneration treatment and predictive models for osteoporosis using CT/MRI-based deep learning. Through her extensive scientific output, interdisciplinary collaborations, and role in shaping biomedical materials research, Prof. Dr. Terin Adalı has established a strong international presence and continues to advance innovative biomaterial technologies with impactful clinical potential.

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Featured Publications

Adali, T., Kalkan, R., & Karimizarandi, L. (2019). The chondrocyte cell proliferation of a chitosan/silk fibroin/egg shell membrane hydrogels. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 124, 541–547. (Cited by: 50)

Adalı, T., & Uncu, M. (2016). Silk fibroin as a non-thrombogenic biomaterial. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 90, 11–19. (Cited by: 50)

Yilmaz, E., Adali, T., Yilmaz, O., & Bengisu, M. (2007). Grafting of poly(triethylene glycol dimethacrylate) onto chitosan by ceric ion initiation. Reactive and Functional Polymers, 67(1), 10–18. (Cited by: 43)

Bahramzadeh, E., Yilmaz, E., & Adali, T. (2019). Chitosan-graft-poly(N-hydroxy ethyl acrylamide) copolymers: Synthesis, characterization and preliminary blood compatibility in vitro. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 123, 1257–1266. (Cited by: 40)

Adali, T., & Yilmaz, E. (2009). Synthesis, characterization and biocompatibility studies on chitosan-graft-poly(EGDMA). Carbohydrate Polymers, 77(1), 136–141. (Cited by: 40)

 

Dexin Wang | Synthetic Biology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Dexin Wang | Synthetic Biology | Editorial Board Member

Assistant Researcher at Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences | China

Dr. Dexin Wang is an emerging researcher in microbial biotechnology, specializing in biopolymer biosynthesis, metabolic engineering, and sustainable bioprocess development. His work focuses on Bacillus strains and microbial cell factories for the efficient production of high-value biochemicals such as poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA), 2,3-butanediol, and other industrially relevant metabolites. With 133 citations, 12 peer-reviewed publications, and an h-index of 6 on Scopus, Dr. Wang has demonstrated strong scholarly productivity and growing scientific influence. His representative works include breakthroughs in optimizing large-scale fermentation processes, engineering Bacillus tequilensis and Bacillus subtilis strains for enhanced γ-PGA biosynthesis, and developing multienzyme assembly strategies that significantly improve microbial production efficiency. His research contributions also extend to applied biotechnology, where he has contributed to multiple patented technologies involving engineered Bacillus and Klebsiella strains for industrial biochemical production. These achievements highlight his ability to translate fundamental scientific insights into high-impact technological applications. Dr. Wang has actively participated in major research initiatives, including national and regional synthetic biology and metabolic engineering programs, supporting advancements in green chemistry and industrial biotechnology. His consistent output, methodological rigor, and strong collaborative work position him as a valuable contributor to the scientific community. His demonstrated expertise, publication record, and technical leadership make him an excellent candidate for the Editorial Board Member role in biotechnology-focused journals.

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Featured Publications

Wang, D., Kim, H., Lee, S., Kim, D.-H., & Joe, M.-H. (2020). High-level production of poly-γ-glutamic acid from untreated molasses by Bacillus siamensis IR10. Microbial Cell Factories.

Wang, D., Kim, H., Lee, S., Kim, D.-H., & Joe, M.-H. (2020). Simultaneous production of poly-γ-glutamic acid and 2,3-butanediol by a newly isolated Bacillus subtilis CS13. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.

Wang, D., Oh, B.-R., Lee, S., Kim, D.-H., & Joe, M.-H. (2021). Process optimization for mass production of 2,3-butanediol by Bacillus subtilis CS13. Biotechnology for Biofuels.

Wang, D., Fu, X., Zhou, D., Gao, J., & Bai, W. (2022). Engineering of a newly isolated Bacillus tequilensis BL01 for poly-γ-glutamic acid production from citric acid. Microbial Cell Factories.

Wang, D., Fu, X., Gao, J., Zhao, X., & Bai, W. (2024). Enhancing poly-γ-glutamic acid production in Bacillus tequilensis BL01 through a multienzyme assembly strategy and expression features of glutamate synthesis from Corynebacterium glutamicum. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.