3D Printing Materials
Advanced Injectable Self-Healing Bioinks for Regenerative Medicine and 3D Bioprinting Applications.
Science Field
Produce two (2) publications as the First Author in ISI Web of Science indexed journals (Q1/Q2 in the Journal Citation Report (JCR) only).
Non-Science Field
Produce two (2) publications as the First Author in Scopus indexed journals (Q1/Q2 in SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) or JCR). Publications in JCR journals are highly encouraged.
•FPD publications/KPIs will be considered as additional KPIs to the existing KPIs of the Supervisor set by the University.
This KPI is the primary criterion for evaluation and consideration for reappointment (if applicable).
•Awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.
•Good academic merit and research output in the last three (3) years, particularly in publications:
Science Field
Two (2) publications in journals indexed in the ISI Web of Science (Q1/Q2 in the Journal Citation Report (JCR) only) with one (1) of the publications as the First Author.
OR One (1) Patent.
Non-Science Field
Two (2) publications in journals indexed by Scopus with one (1) of the publications as the First Author. Preference is given to publications in JCR.
•The field of appointment is open but must be relevant to the supervisor identified according to the school/center of excellence.
This project focuses on the development of advanced injectable bioinks with intrinsic self-healing capabilities for use in 3D bioprinting and regenerative medicine. The bioinks are designed based on dynamic and reversible crosslinked polymer networks, enabling recovery of structural integrity after mechanical damage while maintaining excellent printability and injectability. These smart bioinks aim to enhance cell viability, shape fidelity, and long-term stability of bioprinted constructs. Ultimately, this work supports the fabrication of functional tissue constructs with improved performance for biomedical and clinical applications.
Malaysian & Non-Malaysian
School: SCHOOL OF MATERIALS & MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING
Supervisor's Name': ZURATUL AIN BINTI ABDUL HAMID
Contact: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Zuratul Ain Abdul hamid | srzuratulain@usm.my
Salary: RM 5,500.00
Number of Position: 1
Closing Date: 08/05/2026