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  1. Post-doctorate in Chemical & Biological Engineering (09/2018 – 09/2020)
    Koç University (KU), Istanbul, , Turkey 
  2. Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences & Engineering (09/2013 – 08/2018)
    Koç University (KU), Istanbul, Turkey 
  3. B.Sc. in Textile Engineering (Gold Medalist) (2006 – 2010 )
    National Textile University, Pakistan 

  1. Assistant Professor
    School of Engineering & Technology, National Textile University, Faisalabad, Pakistan. (October 2020 - To date)

  2. Postdoctoral Fellow
    Chemical and Biological Engineering Department, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey. (September 2018 - September 2020)

  3. Research Assistant
    Polymer Science and Technology Research Laboratory, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey (September 2013 - September 2018)

  4. Teaching Assistant
    Organic Chemistry Lab, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey (September 2013 - September 2018)

  5. Lecturer
    BUITEMS, Quetta, Pakistan (June 2012 - June 2013)

  6. Research Associate and Visiting Lecturer
    NTU, Faisalabad, Pakistan (September 2011 - May 2012)

  7. Researcher (Part time)
    Preston Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan (September 2011 - December 2011)

  8. Assistant Manager
    Azgard9 Ltd. Lahore. (February 2011 - August 2011)


2022

1

Seda Kizilel, Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer, Syeda Rubab Batool, "Initiator-free photo-click addition reaction with natural and synthetic polymers under uv and visible light, and a method for preparing a hydrogel thereof", Patent, Vol. , No. , (2022), pp.

2

Nihal Olcay Dogan, Ugur Bozuyuk, Pelin Erkoc, Alp Can Karacakol, Ahmet Cingoz, Fidan Seker-Polat, Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer, Metin Sitti, Tugba Bagci-Onder, Seda Kizilel, "Parameters Influencing Gene Delivery Efficiency of PEGylated Chitosan Nanoparticles: Experimental and Modeling Approach", Advanced NanoBiomed Research, Vol. , No. , (2022), pp.

3

Ayesha Gulzar, Erdost Yıldız, Hümeyra N Kaleli, Muhammad A Nazeer, Noushin Zibandeh, Anjum N Malik, Ayşe Y Taş, Ismail Lazoğlu, Afsun Şahin, Seda Kizilel, "Ruthenium-induced Corneal Collagen Crosslinking under Visible Light", Acta Biomaterialia, Vol. , No. , (2022), pp.

4

Farwa Mushtaq, Zulfiqar Ali Raza, Syeda Rubab Batool, Muhammad Zahid, Ozgun Can Onder, Ammara Rafique, Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer, "Preparation, properties, and applications of gelatin-based hydrogels (GHs) in the environmental, technological, and biomedical sectors", International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. , No. , (2022), pp.

5

Ozgun Can Onder, Syeda Rubab Batool, Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer, "Self-assembled silk fibroin hydrogels: From preparation to biomedical applications", Materials Advances, Vol. , No. , (2022), pp.

6

Zafar Javed, Lybah Rafiq, Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer, Saqib Siddiqui, Muhammad Babar Ramzan, Muhammad Qamar Khan and Muhammad Salman Naeem , "Piezoelectric nanogenerator for bio-mechanical strain measurement", Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, Vol. 13, No. , (2022), pp.

2021

7

Nazeer, M.A., Karaoglu, I.C., Ozer, O., Albayrak, C. and Kizilel, S., "Neovascularization of engineered tissues for clinical translation: Where we are, where we should be?", APL bioengineering, Vol. , No. , (2021), pp.

8

Seda Kizilel, Afsun Sahin, Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer, Syeda Rubab Batool, "Anthracene-functionalized dual cross-linked glycan-based hydrogel with reversible crosslinking and a method for their preparation", Patent, Vol. , No. , (2021), pp.

9

Saeid Darvishi, Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer, Madhusudan Tyagi, Qingteng Zhang, Suresh Narayanan, Seda Kizilel, and Erkan Senses, "Nonlinear Architectures Can Alter the Dynamics of Polymer–Nanoparticle Composites", Macromolecules, Vol. , No. , (2021), pp.

10

Batool, S.R., Nazeer, M.A., Yildiz, E., Sahin, A., Kizilel, S., "Chitosan-anthracene hydrogels as controlled stiffening networks, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules", International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. , No. , (2021), pp.

2020

11

Batool, S.R., Nazeer, M.A., Ekinci, D., Sahin, A. and Kizilel, S., "Multifunctional alginate-based hydrogel with reversible crosslinking for controlled therapeutics delivery", International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. , No. , (2020), pp.

12

Nazeer, M.A., Onder, O.C., Sevgili, I., Yilgör, E., Kavakli, I., Yilgör, I., "3D printed poly(lactic acid) scaffolds modified with chitosan and hydroxyapatite for bone repair applications", Materials Today Communications, Vol. , No. , (2020), pp.

13

Erkoc, P., Uvak, I., Nazeer, M.A., Batool, S.R., Akdogan, O., Kizilel, S., "3D Printing of Cytocompatible Gelatin-Cellulose-Alginate Blend Hydrogel, Macromolecular Bioscience", Macromolecular Bioscience, Vol. , No. , (2020), pp.

2019

14

Nazeer, M.A., Yilgor, E. and Yilgor, I., "Electrospun polycaprolactone/silk fibroin nanofibrous bioactive scaffolds for tissue engineering applications", Polymer, Vol. , No. , (2019), pp.

15

Yildiz, E., Nazeer, M.A., Taş, A.Y., Kizilel, S., Sahin, A., "Novel Corneal Crosslinking Technique with Eosin-Y and Visible Light", Acta Ophthalmologica, Vol. , No. , (2019), pp.

2018

16

Onder, O.C., Nazeer, M.A., Yilgör, E. and Yilgör, I., "Spontaneous formation of microporous poly (lactic acid) coatings", Progress in Organic Coatings, Vol. , No. , (2018), pp.

2017

17

Nazeer, M.A., Yilgor, E., Yagci, M.B., Unal, U. and Yilgor, I., "Effect of reaction solvent on hydroxyapatite synthesis in sol–gel process", Royal Society open science, Vol. , No. , (2017), pp.

18

Nazeer, M.A., Yilgör, E. and Yilgör, I., "Intercalated chitosan/hydroxyapatite nanocomposites: promising materials for bone tissue engineering applications", Carbohydrate polymers, Vol. , No. , (2017), pp.

2015

19

Aamir, T., Nazeer, M.A., Hussain, A., Bhatti, N. And Javed, Z., "Effect of Fragrance Finish on Mechanical and Comfort Properties of Digitally Printed Fabric", Tekstil ve Mühendis, Vol. , No. , (2015), pp.


2022

1

Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer, Syeda Rubab Batool, Seda Kizilel, "Photo-Responsive and Enzymatically Degradable Click Hydrogels for Vascularized Grafts", TISSUE ENGINEERING PART A, Venue: Virtual, (2022)

2

Erdost Yildiz, Ayesha Gulzar, Hümeyra Nur Kaleli, Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer, Noushin Zibandeh, Anjum Naeem Malik, Ayse Yildiz Tas, Ismail Lazoglu, Afsun Sahin, Seda Kizilel, "Ruthenium-induced Corneal Collagen Crosslinking under Visible Light", The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Venue: Denver, (2022)

2021

3

I. Uvak, P. Erkoc, M. A. Nazeer, S. R. Batool, Y. N. Odeh, O. Akdogan, S. Kizilel., "Development of Cytocompatible Gelatin-Cellulose-Alginate Hydrogel based 3D Printer Inks", Advances in Functional Materials (AFM), Venue: Japan, (2021)

4

Syeda Rubab Batool, Ismail Can Karaoglu, Fusun Sevval Murat, Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer, Seda Kizilel, "Investigation of parameters influencing molecule delivery efficiency of Multifunctional Glycan-based materials: An artificial neural network model approach", Materials Research Society, 2021 MRS Fall Meeting, Venue: USA, (2021)

5

Ayesha Gulzar, Syeda Rubab Batool, Ismail Can Karaoglu, Fusun Sevval Murat, Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer, Seda Kizilel, "Immunological Protection of Dual Crosslinked Glycan-Based Hydrogels with TGF-β Function", 6th Bioengineering & Translational Medicine Conference by Society for Biological Engineering, Venue: Virtual, (2021)

6

Darvishi. S, Nazeer. M.A., Kizilel. S., Senses. E., Dispersion, , "Glass Transition and Dynamics in Nanocomposites with Non-linear Polymers", American Physical Society Meeting, Venue: USA, (2021)

2020

7

Batool, S.R., Nazeer, M.A., Sahin, A., Kizilel, S., "Multifunctional hydrogels for stiffness modulated cell behavior studies", COST ACTION 18132 GLYCOnanoPROBES Meeting, Venue: Virtual, (2020)

2019

8

Batool, S.R., Nazeer, M.A., Kizilel, S., "Multiresponsive Glycan-based Hydrogel with Reversible Crosslinking for Therapeutic Cargo Delivery", 1st Meeting COST ACTION 18132 GLYCOnanoPROBES, Venue: Portugal, (2019)

9

Batool, S.R., Nazeer, M.A., Kizilel, S., "Dual cross-linked, pH-responsive anthracene containing alginate based hydrogel for controlled drug delivery", 35th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Biomaterials Society, Venue: Canada, (2019)

10

Nazeer, M.A., Yilgör, E. and Yilgör, I., "Biomechanical properties of polyurethane/silk fibroin composite scaffolds: Potential use in skin regenerative medicine applications", 35th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Biomaterials Society, Venue: Canada, (2019)

11

Yildiz, E., Nazeer, M.A., Taş, A.Y., Kizilel, S., Sahin, A., "Novel Corneal Crosslinking Technique with Eosin-Y and Visible Light", XXII The European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER) Congress, Venue: France, (2019)

2018

12

Nazeer, M.A., Yilgör, E. and Yilgör, I., "In situ synthesized calcium phosphate/silk fibroin composites for bone repair applications", Society for Biomaterials, Annual Meeting & Exposition, Venue: US, (2018)

2016

13

Nazeer, M.A., Yilgör, E. and Yilgör, I., "Self-intercalated chitosan/hydroxyapatite nanocomposites: Promising polymeric materials for bone tissue engineering applications", 46th IUPAC Would Polymer Congress, Venue: Turkey, (2016)

14

Nazeer, M.A., Yilgör, E. and Yilgör, I., "Development of polyvinyl chloride/silver nanoparticle composites through different fabrication techniques and their performance as antimicrobial substrates", 46th IUPAC Would Polymer Congress (MACRO), Venue: Turkey, (2016)

2015

15

Nazeer, M.A., Yilgör, E. and Yilgör, I., "Hydroxyapatite synthesis through sol-gel process and preparation of polylactic acid/hydroxyapatite composites through electrospinning process", 15th AUTEX World Textile Conference, Venue: Romania, (2015)

16

Aamir, T., Nazeer, M.A., Hussain, A., Bhatti, N. And Javed, Z., "Effect of Fragrance Finish on Mechanical and Comfort Properties of Digitally Printed Fabric", 6th International Conference on Future Technical Textile (FTT-2014), Venue: Turkey, (2015)

2014

17

Zulifqar, A., Nazeer, M.A., Abbas, M., Nawaz, Q., Raza, M.A., "Development and comparison of different sound absorbent woven fabrics", 6th International Conference on Future Technical Textile (FTT-2014), Venue: Turkey, (2014)

2013

18

Nazeer, M.A., Aamir, T., "Assessment of customer experience and fragrance finished fabric with corresponding and non-corresponding prints", International Textiles and Costume Congress, Venue: Thailand, (2013)


Book Title Subject Published Year Publisher
Poly (Vinyl Alcohol)(PVA)-Based Treatment Technologies in the Remediation of Dye-Containing Textile Wastewater Sustainability 2022 Springer, Singapore
Stimuli-responsive Drug Delivery Hydrogels-Soft Matter for Biomedical Applications Tissue Engineering 2021 Royal Society of Chemistry
1
Textile materials-based active wound dressing

Awarding Body: TTSF-HEC
Awarding Year: 2022
Amount: 13

2
Nonwoven-based double-network composite hydrogel for sustained drug delivery applications

Awarding Body: ORIC-NTU
Awarding Year: 2021
Amount: 1

1
Gold Medal Award
National Textile University, Faisalabad.  (2011)
2
Young Investigators Innovation Award
European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER)  (2019)

Associate Member
Bragg Centre for Materials Research, University of Leeds, UK, 2019-present

Member
Canadian Biomaterials Society (CBS), 2019-present

Member
Society for Biomaterials (SFB), 2018-present.

Member
European Society for Biomaterials (ESB), 2018-present

Member
Turkish Society of Chemistry, 2016-present

Lifetime registered member
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Since 2011

Skills                                                                                                                                

Animal Training: Recipient of Laboratory Animals Use Certificate, issued by the Animal Research Ethics Committee (KU-HADYEK) and KUTTAM Animal Research Facility, Koç University.

Laboratory: Design of Experiments (DOE), Polymer Synthesis, Organic & Inorganic Synthesis, Freeze Dryer (Lyophilizer), Electrospinning, 3D Printing, Cell Culture, Cytotoxicity Assays, Immunofluorescent Staining and Confocal Microscopy.

Characterization: (Hands-on experience of more than ~6 years)

Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Gold and Carbon Sputter Coater, Energy Dispersive X-rays (EDX) Detector, X-rays Diffraction (XRD) Spectrometer, Raman Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermo-Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA), Rheometer with DMA attachment, Universal Testing Machine (UTM), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Nanosight for nanoparticles’ size and quantification, Goniometer, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Fluorescence Microscope, Confocal Microscope, Live-Cell Imaging, and Plate Reader.

Computer: Matlab, Inkscape, ImageJ, Origin, ActCAD, GraphPad. ChemBioDraw, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

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