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Research interests
I am interested in developing and understanding the nano/bio-materials and surface chemistries for biomedical applications. The initial focus is on engineering polymeric and or metallic nanoparticles-composites for cancer targeting, tissue engineering, and dental applications.
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
PhD, Co-functionalized gold nanoparticles for drug delivery application, Ulster University
Sep 1 2009 → Oct 21 2012
Award Date: May 6 2013
Masters, Nanobiotechnology - Surface modified alumina nanotubes for controlled drug release and Silica NPs as Nanocarrier, AMITY UNIVERSITY
2007 → 2009
MSc, Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Delhi University
2004 → 2006
BS, Chemistry Honors, Hindu College, Delhi University
2001 → 2004
External Positions
Research Fellow, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Otago at Christchurch
Jan 2014 → Jun 2018
Visiting Postdoc, School of Engineering, University of Canterbury
2013 → 2015
Research interests
- nano-composites
- nanoparticle
- biomaterials
- Nanomedicine
- nanomaterials
- nanotechnology
- nanosensors
- Polymers
- Drug Delivery
- molecular delivery
- Cancer targeting
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Spectral Photon-Counting Molecular Imaging for Quantification of Monoclonal Antibody-Conjugated Gold Nanoparticles Targeted to Lymphoma and Breast Cancer: An In Vitro Study
Moghiseh, M., Lowe, C., Lewis, J. G., Kumar, D., Butler, A., Anderson, N. & Raja, A., Dec 18 2018, In: Contrast Media and Molecular Imaging.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access22 Scopus citations -
Glutathione-mediated release of Bodipy® from PEG cofunctionalized gold nanoparticles
Kumar, D., Meenan, J. & Dixon, P. M., Jul 2012, In: IJN.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
34 Scopus citations -
Design and characterisation of multi-functional strontium-gelatin nanocomposite bioinks with improved print fidelity and osteogenic capacity
Alcala-Orozco, C. R., Mutreja, I., Cui, X., Kumar, D., Hooper, G. J., Lim, K. S. & Woodfield, T. B. F., Dec 2019, In: Bioprinting.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
56 Scopus citations -
Cytotoxicity and cellular uptake of different sized gold nanoparticles in ovarian cancer cells
Kumar, D., Mutreja, I., Chitcholtan, K. & Sykes, P., Nov 3 2017, In: Nanotechnology. 28, 47, 475101.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
44 Scopus citations -
Seed mediated synthesis of highly mono-dispersed gold nanoparticles in the presence of hydroquinone
Kumar, D., Mutreja, I. & Sykes, P., Jul 25 2016, In: Nanotechnology. 27, 35, 355601.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
22 Scopus citations