Schol of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at The University of Sydney,Australia
Professor Fariba Dehghani is a distinguished academic leader in bioengineering, with over two decades of experience in chemical and biomolecular engineering. She is currently a Professor and Director of the Bioengineering Laboratory at the University of Sydney. Her expertise spans biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and sustainable food processing. With an impressive track record of innovation and mentorship, she has significantly contributed to both scientific research and industrial applications, including over 20 patents and commercialized technologies.
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Education 🎓
Professor Dehghani holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), completed in 1997. She also obtained a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Shiraz University, where she was an award-winning graduate.
Professional Experience 💼
Throughout her career, Professor Dehghani has held prestigious positions. She was Director of the Centre for Advanced Food Engineering (2017-2021) and has served as Associate Dean of Education in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney. She also led ARC Food Processing Training Centre from 2014 to 2018. She has worked extensively in both academia and industry, collaborating with key partners to drive research commercialization.
Research Interests 🔬
Her research interests focus on bioengineering, including biomaterials, tissue engineering, and biodegradable medical devices. She is particularly interested in developing new technologies for bone regeneration, medical implants, and sustainable food processing. Her work integrates engineering with biotechnology to address global health challenges, such as improving the biocompatibility of cardiovascular devices and advancing food security.
Awards and Honors 🏅
Professor Dehghani’s outstanding contributions have earned her multiple awards, including the 2020 University of Sydney Vice Chancellor Award for Outstanding Research Engagement and Innovation. She also received the 2019 UNSW Alumni Award of Excellence in Engineering and Engineers Australia’s Award of Excellence in 2017. Her work has been recognized internationally, including as one of the top engineers for innovation by Engineers Australia.
Achievements 🌟
Professor Dehghani has over 300 publications, including papers in top journals like PNAS, ACS Nano, and Biomaterials. Her work has garnered more than 13,500 citations. In addition to her academic accomplishments, she has co-invented over 20 patents, many of which have been sublicensed to companies in the medical and food sectors. Her research has led to the establishment of successful startups like Tetratherix Pty Ltd and SDIP Innovation.
Upcoming Projects 🔮
Looking ahead, Professor Dehghani is leading several projects focused on advancing food safety, bioengineering innovations, and sustainable materials. Her ongoing projects include developing portable biosensors for detecting viral contamination in food, a biosensor for early food spoilage detection, and new materials for personalized pulmonary valved conduits in heart disease treatment.
Publication Top Notes📖
- Calder D, Fathi A, Oveissi F, Maleknia S, Abrams T, Wang Y, Maitz J, Hung-Yueh Tsai K, Maitz P, Chrzanowski W, Canoy I, Menon VA, Lee K, Ahern BJ, Lean NE, Silva DM, Young PM, Traini D, Ong HX, Seyed Mahmoud R, Montazerian H, Khademhosseini A, Dehghani F (2022). Thermo-responsive and injectable hydrogel for tissue agnostic regeneration. Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2201714. (Impact Factor: 10)
- Manavitehrani I, Le TYL, Daly S, Wang Y, Maitz PK, Schindeler A, Dehghani F (2018). Formation of porous biodegradable scaffolds based on poly(propylene carbonate) using gas foaming technology. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 96, 824-830. (Impact Factor: 8.4)
- Manavitherani I, Fathi A, Wang Y, Maitz P, Mirmohseni F, Cheng T, Peacock L, Little D, Schindeler A, Dehghani F (2017). Fabrication of a biodegradable implant with tunable characteristics for bone regeneration application. Biomacromolecules, 18(6), 1736-1746. (Impact Factor: 6)
- Zhong, X. & Dehghani, F (2012). Fabrication of biomimetic poly(propylene carbonate) scaffolds by using carbon dioxide as a solvent, monomer, and foaming agent. Green Chemistry, 14(9), 2523-2533. (Impact Factor: 11.3)