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Nazia Mehrban is Lecturer (Assistant Professor) of Biotechnology in the Department of Life Sciences. Before joining University of Bath in 2021 she was a Senior Research Fellow at University College London. During this period, she was also a Visiting Scholar at University of Pittsburgh in the laboratory of Professor Stephen Badylak. Prior to this Nazia was a Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Bristol in the group of Professor Dek Woolfson which she joined after acquiring a PhD in Tissue Engineering from University of Birmingham.
The Mehrban Group
The Mehrban Group is a multidisciplinary group working at the interface between biology, chemistry, and engineering. We focus on fundamental underpinning work towards designing, manufacturing, and characterising bespoke biomaterials for unmet clinical needs. Our research crosses the boundary between natural and synthetic materials and uses a bottom-up design approach. The innovative and bespoke ‘smart’ materials we manufacture are chemically and physically tuneable allowing control of cellular behaviour. We can tailor these cutting-edge materials towards specific applications including;
- tissue repair and regeneration to restore functionality
- exploration of the bio-material interface towards integration with healthy tissue in vivo
- extracellular matrix reconstruction and promotion of an anti-inflammatory environment in vivo
- delivery of therapeutic agents
- building material components for implantable soft robots and other medical devices
To meet these targets our group is composed of biologists, chemists, engineers, and material scientists. We also have strong collaborative links with world leading research groups across the academic, clinical, and industrial sectors in the areas of bioinformatics, drug discovery, soft robotics, and surgery.
If you would like to discuss a potential collaboration with us please contact Dr. Nazia Mehrban directly.
Group Members
Current Group Members
Lewis Anderson (Post-Doctoral Researcher)
ChingYu Wang (Post-Doctoral Researcher)
Anabella Kazubska (PhD student)
Matthew Little (PhD student)
Birgit Cortes (PhD student)
Julia Dudzic (PhD student)
Past Group Members
Veronica Hidalgo-Alvarez (Post-Doctoral Researcher)
Erol Hasan (Post-Doctoral Researcher)
Raffaello Sbordoni (PhD student)
Willing to supervise doctoral students
If you would like to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary group please regularly check this webpage or visit the University of Bath vacancies website and LinkedIn for open positions in our lab.
We also welcome speculative applications. If you have a research idea you would like to discuss with us towards a PhD or Postdoctoral Fellowship application, or if you are self-funded, please contact Dr. Nazia Mehrban.
Available PhD Project:
Dynamic subcellular analysis of novel integrative biomaterials
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Tissue Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, Tissue Engineering a Ligamentous Construct, University of Birmingham
Keywords
- Biomaterials
- De Novo
- Hydrogels
- Peptides
- Regenerative medicine
- Tissue Engineering
- Smart biomaterials
- Materials science
- Implantable materials
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Novel customisable peptide-based biomaterials for healthcare applications
Mehrban, N. (PI)
The Academy of Medical Sciences
23/08/23 → 22/08/25
Project: UK charity
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Recreating healthy muscles: understanding need and establishing a partnership with the ageing community
Mehrban, N. (PI)
30/03/23 → 30/03/25
Project: Other
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A Combined and Automated High Throughput Parallel Peptide Synthesis Platform
Mason, J. (PI), Kelsh, R. (CoI), Lovell, S. (CoI), Mehrban, N. (CoI), Mrsny, R. (CoI), Perry, T. (CoI), Van Den Elsen, J. (CoI), Dela Isla, J. (Researcher), Rodrigues, D. (Researcher) & Vennard, C. (Researcher)
31/10/22 → 30/10/25
Project: Research council
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emPOWER: in-body artificial muscles for physical augmentation, function restoration, patient empowerment and futurehealthcare
Mehrban, N. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
4/10/21 → 28/02/26
Project: Research council
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Brain Tissue Engineering (BTE) Community
Mehrban, N. (CoI), Armstrong, J. (PI) & Syed, Y. (CoI)
1/06/23 → 30/11/23
Project: Other
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Evolution of branched peptides as novel biomaterials
Little, M., Mason, J. & Mehrban, N., 13 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Materials Chemistry B.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Modular Tunable α-Helical Peptide Hydrogels for Neuronal Cells
Scott, D. A., Wasmuth, A., Abelardo, E., Hudson, K. L., Thomson, A. R., Birchall, M. A., Mehrban, N., Henley, J. M. & Woolfson, D. N., 2 Jan 2025, In: Advanced Functional Materials. 35, 1, 2410333.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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“Clicking” trimeric peptides onto hybrid T8POSS nanocages and identifying synthesis limitations
Anderson, L. R., Hunter, A. P., Kershaw, M. J., Bylikin, S., Bowen, J., Taylor, P., Birchall, M. A. & Mehrban, N., 21 Aug 2024, In: Nanoscale. 16, 31, p. 14802-14812 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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α-Helical peptides on plasma-treated polymers promote ciliation of airway epithelial cells
Mehrban, N., Cardinale, D., Gallo, S., Lee, D., Scott, D., Dong, H., Bowen, J., Woolfson, D., Birchall, M. & O'Callaghan, C., 31 Mar 2021, In: Materials Science & Engineering C. 122, 11 p., 111935.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Designing smart biomaterials: from regenerating tissue to coating implantable devices
Mehrban, N., El Aziz, Y., Taylor, P., Bowen, J., Woolfson, D. & Birchall, M., 15 Jan 2020.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Dataset for "“Clicking” trimeric peptides onto hybrid T8POSS nanocages and identifying synthesis limitations"
Anderson, L. (Creator), Mehrban, N. (Creator), Hunter, A. (Creator), Bowen, J. (Creator), Taylor, P. (Creator) & Birchall, M. (Creator), University of Bath, 11 Jul 2024
DOI: 10.15125/BATH-01390
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Prizes
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Outstanding Contribution Award (Bath)
Mehrban, N. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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GW4 Innovations in Brain Tissue Engineering
Mehrban, N. (Organiser)
2023Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Major conference organising role
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Mapping the Future of Soft Robotics for Healthcare
Mehrban, N. (Organiser)
Feb 2024Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Major conference organising role
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Portrait in Royal Opera House (London) as part of an exhibition led by Sound Voice charity
Mehrban, N. (No value)
1 Aug 2024 → 31 Jan 2025Activity: Media article or participation, blog › Other
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Soft Robotics workshop as part of Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics
Mehrban, N. (Organiser)
Jun 2023Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Major conference organising role