Alexandru S. Biris Source Confirmed

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◆ ARA Academy High Impact

ARA Fellow

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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61 h-index 357 pubs 15,685 cited

Research Areas

Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques Microbial infections and disease research Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies

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Alexandru S. Biris is an ARA Fellow at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, with a research focus on nanotechnology and its applications in health and medicine. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 61, with over 357 publications and 15,685 citations, indicating a highly cited researcher.

Biris's research group investigates the development and application of nanomaterials for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Recent publications highlight work on nanoparticle-labeled exosomes as theranostic agents, cellular uptake of gold nanorods in breast cancer cell lines, and cell-biomaterial constructs for wound healing. He also contributes to research on advanced imaging instruments, such as the Complex, Unique, and Powerful Imaging Instrument for Dynamics (CUPI2D) at the Spallation Neutron Source.

His collaborations extend across institutions, including Fumiya Watanabe and Shawn E. Bourdo at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and Rabab N. Hamzah at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Biris is recognized as a member of the ARA Academy and leads an active research group.

Metrics

h-index: 61
Publications: 357
Citations: 15,685

Selected Publications

Noninvasive in vivo photoacoustic detection of malaria with Cytophone in Cameroon (2024) DOI
A machine learning decision criterion for reducing scan time for hyperspectral neutron computed tomography systems (2024) DOI
The Complex, Unique, and Powerful Imaging Instrument for Dynamics (CUPI2D) at the Spallation Neutron Source (invited) (2023) DOI
Biosensor Design for the Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells Using the Quartz Crystal Resonator Technique (2023) DOI
Nanoparticle-Labeled Exosomes as Theranostic Agents: A Review (2022) DOI
Towards rainbow portable Cytophone with laser diodes for global disease diagnostics (2022) DOI
Gold Nanorod Substrate for Rat Fetal Neural Stem Cell Differentiation into Oligodendrocytes (2022) DOI
Cellular Uptake of Gold Nanorods in Breast Cancer Cell Lines (2022) DOI
Development of a polymeric biomedical device platform with controlled disassembly and in vivo testing in a swine intestinal model (2022) DOI
Improved efficiency of inverted planar perovskite solar cells with an ultrahigh work function doped polymer as an alternative hole transport layer (2022) DOI
Cell-Biomaterial constructs for wound healing and skin regeneration (2022) DOI
Gold nanorods enhance different immune cells and allow for efficient targeting of CD4+ Foxp3+ Tregulatory cells (2021) DOI
Evaluation of a bone filler scaffold for local antibiotic delivery to prevent Staphylococcus aureus infection in a contaminated bone defect (2021) DOI
Exosome Traceability and Cell Source Dependence on Composition and Cell-Cell Cross Talk (2021) DOI
Influence of a novel scaffold composed of polyurethane, hydroxyapatite, and decellularized bone particles on the healing of fourth metacarpal defects in mares (2021) DOI

ARA Academy 2015 ARA Fellow

Dr. Biris has led the Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences (CINS) at UALR since its establishment in 2005, serving as director since 2009. He oversees research into nanostructures that can alter substance properties at the atomic level and maintains an aggressive outreach program to train and educate young people, as well as world-class scientists.

Policy Impact

Built and directs the Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences at UALR, a hub for advanced materials research with active industry partnerships and STEM outreach.