Zahra Ahmed Source Confirmed

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Dr. Zahra Ahmed, a faculty member at John Brown University, applies material modeling techniques to diverse biomedical and food safety challenges. Her expertise encompasses nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems, cellular mechanics, and the impact of hypoxia on cancer metabolism. Ahmed's research is reflected in recent publications exploring topics such as chitosan-poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogels for chemotherapeutic delivery and the use of graphene oxide nanosheets to enhance silk fibroin aerogels for oil adsorption. She also investigates the biomechanics of diseases such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and develops models for the mechanical behavior of soft polymers under high strain rates. Additionally, Ahmed has active projects related to Listeria monocytogenes in food safety.

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• h-index: 5
• Publications: 10
• Citations: 85