Dr. Bouzid Menaa is Research Program Director, Principal Investigator and R&D Consultant in Bio-Nanotechnology at Fluorotronics, Inc. (San Diego, CA, USA).
His main research interests cover both fundamental and applied aspects on the design and fabrication of functional nanostructured materials with controlled nanostructures (size, shape, composition, distribution…) with improved physico-chemical properties. The research at the interface of the materials nanochemistry and biotechnology is towards the design of new functional nanomaterials with the understanding, monitoring and control of molecular processes and interactions at biological interfaces for applications in nano-medicine, bio-sensing, food technology, energy/environment, heterogenous catalysis, optics and photonics via the development of challenging and innovating technologies and processes.
For instance, current projects concern with worldwide collaborations on biomolecule/solid host matrix (sol-gel glasses, hydrogels, polymers) interactions studies, surface hydration properties in confined environment generating biocompatible encapsulation and adsorption processes, antibacterial processes against biofilms formation and adhesion, biomimetism, tissue engineering, surface biopatterning, photoswitchable biomolecules conformations and activity, all-in one functionalized nanoparticles for diagnostic and theranostic using bio-nanolabels for cells- targetting and drug delivery systems. Trained in immuno-detection techniques (PCR, ELISA, blotting, gel electrophoresis), his current research interests concern also with their applications owing to biomolecules/surface interactions. Projects also focus on the development of transparent bio-induced reinforced materials (bioceramics, glasses, aerogels) for medical implants and prosthesis but also for environmental implications (thermal insulation) and optical applications.
He is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of a new launched scientific journal (Journal of Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology: http://www.scirp.org/journal/jbnb/) devoted to the development of bio-inspired nanomaterials and biomaterials associated to innovating techniques for applications in nanomedicine and biotechnology in general, including renewable energy and bio-photonics. This journal has a distinguished editorial board ensuring that the journal maintains high scientific standards with a broad international coverage.
His main research interests cover both fundamental and applied aspects on the design and fabrication of functional nanostructured materials with controlled nanostructures (size, shape, composition, distribution…) with improved physico-chemical properties. The research at the interface of the materials nanochemistry and biotechnology is towards the design of new functional nanomaterials with the understanding, monitoring and control of molecular processes and interactions at biological interfaces for applications in nano-medicine, bio-sensing, food technology, energy/environment, heterogenous catalysis, optics and photonics via the development of challenging and innovating technologies and processes.
For instance, current projects concern with worldwide collaborations on biomolecule/solid host matrix (sol-gel glasses, hydrogels, polymers) interactions studies, surface hydration properties in confined environment generating biocompatible encapsulation and adsorption processes, antibacterial processes against biofilms formation and adhesion, biomimetism, tissue engineering, surface biopatterning, photoswitchable biomolecules conformations and activity, all-in one functionalized nanoparticles for diagnostic and theranostic using bio-nanolabels for cells- targetting and drug delivery systems. Trained in immuno-detection techniques (PCR, ELISA, blotting, gel electrophoresis), his current research interests concern also with their applications owing to biomolecules/surface interactions. Projects also focus on the development of transparent bio-induced reinforced materials (bioceramics, glasses, aerogels) for medical implants and prosthesis but also for environmental implications (thermal insulation) and optical applications.
He is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of a new launched scientific journal (Journal of Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology: http://www.scirp.org/journal/jbnb/) devoted to the development of bio-inspired nanomaterials and biomaterials associated to innovating techniques for applications in nanomedicine and biotechnology in general, including renewable energy and bio-photonics. This journal has a distinguished editorial board ensuring that the journal maintains high scientific standards with a broad international coverage.
