Research Intern

Salma Elgaili Ahmed is a fresh PhD graduate of bioengineering from Prof. Kristofer Thurecht Group at The University of Queensland, Australia. Her chemical engineering background combined with her MSc and PhD training inspired her to work in the interface of engineering and materials science to develop next-generation tools for drug delivery. Throughout her career, she has worked within highly interdisciplinary teams and developed a myriad of smart nanocarriers, including echogenic liposomes, temperature-sensitive hydrogels, and pH-triggered polymeric nanoparticles; for applications including precision cancer therapy, diabetes treatment and miRNA delivery. Salma has earned several accolades, including a CAS Future Leaders fellowship from the American Chemical Society, full MSc and PhD scholarships, AMRSC status from the Royal Society of Chemistry, and various other sci-com, travel and publication awards. Salma is a skilled communicator. She has produced several high-impact publications, won several 3MT competitions and presented her research at prestigious conferences and platforms. Salma is also active in the wider community and is dynamically involved in teaching and mentoring students in STEM fields. She was also a TEDxOmdurman Speaker, a TEDxUQ Curator and Mentor, and an accredited MHFAider. Salma is eager to embark on the next phase of her career, where she is excited to apply her skills and knowledge to solve real-world problems as a postdoctoral researcher.