Biopolymer-Based Formulations: Biomedical and Food Applications presents the latest advances in the synthesis and characterization of advanced biopolymeric formulations and their state-of-the-art applications across biomedicine and food science. Sections cover the fundamentals, applications, future trends, environmental, ethical and medical considerations, and biopolymeric architectures that are organized in nano, micro and macro scales. The final section of the book focuses on novel applications and recent developments. This book is an essential resource for researchers, scientists and advanced students in biopolymer science, polymer science, polymer chemistry, polymer composites, plastics engineering, biomaterials, materials science, biomedical engineering, and more.
It will also be of interest to R&D professionals, scientists and engineers across the plastics, food, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries.
Banerjee, Indranil: - Prof. Indranil Banerjee did his Ph. D. in Biotechnology (Tissue Engineering) from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India in the year 2011. Presently, is holding the position of an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering at National Institute of Technology- Rourkela. He is the Professor-in-Charge of the Bioprocess Laboratory and Biomicrofludics Laboratory. His group is actively involved in understanding the cell physiology in response to biomaterials developed on a length scale (nano to macro). He was a visiting scientist in Maxplanck Institute of Intelligent System, Germany. Dr. Banerjee has authored 35 SCI cited publications in various journals of repute with a total citation of more than 450. He is also serving as industrial consultant.
Deng, Win-Ping: - Prof. Deng is Deputy Dean and Distinguished University Professor, at the College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University (TMU), Taiwan, and is also currently serving as a Chair Professor at Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan. Prof. Deng has completed notable research into the development of genetic recombination analysis in mammalian cells, and has pioneered regenerative medicine research using stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, and molecular imaging. Prof. Deng is current an Editor of the 'Biomaterials' journal, and previously served as Director of the Stem Cell Research Center at TMU.
Dubey, Navneet Kumar: - Dr. Navneet Kumar Dubey obtained their PhD from the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan. He is currently a researcher at the Stem Cell Research Center, College of Oral medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taiwan. He is also an adjunct faculty member of the Ceramics and Biomaterials Research Group, Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. His major research interests focus on stem cell therapy, diabetes mellitus and musculoskeletal disorders. He obtained his Master of Technology from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India in 2009. He possesses over 3 years teaching experience in various renowned Indian organizations, including the National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar and NIMS University, Rajasthan. He has also published research papers in many high-impact journals.
Kim, Doman: - Prof. Kim is a Professor in the Department of International Agricultural Technology at Seoul National University. He also serves as a Director of the Institute of Food Industrialization, Institutes of Green Bio Science & Technology, SNU, and holds the post of Adjunct Professor at Audubon Sugar Institute, LSU-AgCenter, St. Gabriel, USA. Prof. Kim has published 192 research papers, and has registered 39 patents in South Korea, and 3 patents in the US. He also serves as the Editor of the 'Journal of Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering'.
Majumder, Kaustav: - Dr. Majumder has a background in biotechnology, advanced materials, and food science, and his recent research has focused on bioactive food proteins and peptides, and therapeutic potential for the treatment, prevention, and management of metabolic disorders. Dr. Majumder has co-authored several journal articles and book chapters in related areas.
Pal, Kunal: - Dr. Kunal Pal is a Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India. His major research interests revolve around biomedical signal processing, biomedical equipment design, soft materials, and controlled drug delivery. He has published more than 100 publications in SCI-cited journals of high repute.
Sarkar, Preetam: - Dr. Preetam Sarkar is an Assistant Professor of Food Sciences at the Department of Food Process Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, India. He completed his Ph.D. in Food Sciences from Purdue University, USA. The research at Dr. Sarkar's lab at NIT Rourkela focuses on the development of delivery vehicles such as emulsions, films and coatings, for the protection of bioactive compounds such as antimicrobial agents for food safety applications. He has published 30 articles in SCI journals, 10 book chapters, and co-edited 3 books.
