Dr. Hassan Maleki is a distinguished researcher and faculty member at the Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences. His academic journey in nanomedicine began with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Operating Room and Medical Nanotechnology from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, followed by a Ph.D. in Medical Nanotechnology from the same institution. Dr. Maleki’s scientific contributions span across nanomedicine, biomaterials, regenerative medicine, and targeted drug delivery, reflected through his extensive publication record in high-impact journals. His works include studies such as Preparation of Imatinib Base Loaded Human Serum Albumin for Application in the Treatment of Glioblastoma, Methotrexate-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles: Preparation, Characterization and Cytotoxicity on Human Glioblastoma Cells, Paclitaxel and Etoposide Co-Loaded mPEG-PLGA Nanoparticles: Artificial Neural Network Investigation, Effect of Paclitaxel/Etoposide Co-Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles on Tumor Size and Survival Rate in Glioblastoma, Encapsulation of Ginger Extract in Nanoemulsions: Preparation, Characterization and in vivo Evaluation in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Nanofiber-Based Systems Against Skin Cancers: Therapeutic and Protective Approaches, Achillea Wilhelmsii–Incorporated Chitosan@Eudragit Nanoparticles for Enhanced Ulcerative Colitis Treatment, Nanotechnology-Mediated Precision Drug Delivery Strategies for Breast Cancer Treatment, Biofabricated Hydrogel Composite of Tragacanth Gum and Chitosan Loaded with Copper Oxide Nanoparticles for Enhanced Cutaneous Wound Regeneration, Evaluating the Anti-Neuropathic Effects of Naringin-Loaded Chitosan Nanocarriers in a Murine Model, and Development of 5-Fluorouracil/Etoposide Co-Loaded Electrospun Nanofibrous Scaffold for Localized Anti-Melanoma Therapy. His research leadership extends to supervising numerous graduate theses on nanofibrous dressings, hydrogels, nanoemulsions, and liposomal systems for cancer, diabetes, neurodegeneration, and wound healing. Recognized for ranking first nationwide in multiple nanotechnology competitions and exams, Dr. Maleki continues to advance interdisciplinary frontiers of nanotechnology-enabled drug delivery, biomaterial engineering, and cancer nanotherapeutics, earning recognition as one of the leading voices in translational medical nanotechnology research.
Featured Publications:
Khoshnevisan, K., Maleki, H., Samadian, H., Shahsavari, S., Sarrafzadeh, M. H., Larijani, B., & Khorramizadeh, M. R. (2018). Cellulose acetate electrospun nanofibers for drug delivery systems: Applications and recent advances. Carbohydrate Polymers, 198, 131–141.
Samadian, H., Maleki, H., Allahyari, Z., & Jaymand, M. (2020). Natural polymers-based light-induced hydrogels: Promising biomaterials for biomedical applications. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 420, 213432.
Khoshnevisan, K., Maleki, H., Samadian, H., Doostan, M., & Khorramizadeh, M. R. (2019). Antibacterial and antioxidant assessment of cellulose acetate/polycaprolactone nanofibrous mats impregnated with propolis. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 140, 1260–1268.
Samadian, H., Maleki, H., Fathollahi, A., Salehi, M., Gholizadeh, S., Derakhshankhah, H., & Jaymand, M. (2020). Naturally occurring biological macromolecules-based hydrogels: Potential biomaterials for peripheral nerve regeneration. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 154, 795–817.
Khoshnevisan, K., Maleki, H., Honarvarfard, E., Baharifar, H., Gholami, M., Faridbod, F., Larijani, B., & Khorramizadeh, M. R. (2019). Nanomaterial based electrochemical sensing of the biomarker serotonin: A comprehensive review. Microchimica Acta, 186(1), 49.