Dr. Turdimuhammad Abdullah
Dr. Turdimuhammad Abdullah
Academic Faculty Profile

Dr. Turdimuhammad Abdullah

Assistant Professor | Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Experienced research scientist with a strong record of innovation, evidenced by 30+ SCI-indexed journal articles, including publications in top 1% high-impact journals such as Progress in Materials Science (1,537+ total citations, h-index: 17), 8 granted US patents (USPTO), and 2 published patent applications (10 total patents). Proven expertise in polymer synthesis, formulation, and functionalization for diverse industrial applications. Currently leading applied R&D projects that integrate Chemistry, Materials Science, and Biomedical Engineering to develop high-performance materials for tissue engineering, drug delivery, biomedical devices, and advanced manufacturing. Skilled in solution and bulk polymerization, UV-curable systems, 3D/4D printing, electrospinning, and nanomaterials synthesis. Passionate about transforming cutting-edge research into scalable technologies and product solutions through industry-academia collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.

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Primary Research Fields

Specializations in 3D/4D bioprinting, stimuli-responsive hydrogels, electrospun nanofibers, tissue engineering scaffolds, and nanoscale drug delivery.

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3D & 4D Bioprinting

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Tissue Engineering & Biomaterials

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Smart Hydrogels & Cryogels

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Electrospinning & Functional Nanofibers

[1]Journal Article•SCI / Q1 Index
2019
Adnan Memic, Turdimuhammad Abdullah, Halimatu S Mohammed, Kasturi Joshi Navare, Thibault Colombani, Sidi A Bencherif (2019).

“Latest progress in electrospun nanofibers for wound healing applications”

. ACS Applied Bio Materials 2 (3), 952-969.
DOI: 10.1021/ACSABM.8B00637GSScholar ↗
[2]Journal Article•SCI-E / Scopus
2019
Turdimuhammad Abdullah, Usman Saeed, Adnan Memic, Kalamegam Gauthaman, Mohammad Asif Hussain, Hamad Al-Turaif (2019).

“Electrospun cellulose Nano fibril reinforced PLA/PBS composite scaffold for vascular tissue engineering”

. Journal of Polymer Research 26 (5), 110.
[3]Journal Article•SCI / Q1 Index
2023
Turdimuhammad Abdullah, Oguz Okay (2023).

“4D printing of body temperature-responsive hydrogels based on poly (acrylic acid) with shape-memory and self-healing abilities”

. ACS Applied Bio Materials 6 (2), 703.
DOI: 10.1021/ACSABM.2C00939GSScholar ↗
[4]Journal Article•SCI-E / Scopus
2021
Turdimuhammad Abdullah, Thibault Colombani, Taofeek Alade, Sidi A Bencherif, Adnan Memic (2021).

“Injectable Lignin-co-Gelatin Cryogels with Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties for Biomedical Applications”

. Biomacromolecules 22 (10), 4110-4121.
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