
Dr. Aiman Abu Ammar
Senior Lecturer
Phone: +97226591835
Email: aimanab@jce.ac.il
Positions:
Member, Steering Committee for Arab Students
Member, Internal Appointing Committee
Member, Teaching Committee
Coordinator of Final Projects
Departmental Representative in the Academia – Industry Forum
Research Interests:
Multi-disciplinary research with a focus on developing localized drug delivery systems using nanotechnology, for controlled release of lipophilic drugs
Incorporating biodegradable drug-loaded nanoparticles and nanofibers into medical devices
Developing biomimetic adhesive surfaces utilizing biocompatible and biodegradable polymers for drug delivery and biomedical applications
Selected Publication (last 5 years):
Patents:
Benita, S., Nassar, T., Gibson, D. and Abu Ammar, A.; “Pt (IV) derivatives and nanocarriers comprising them”, 2019, U.S. Patent No. 10,239,903.
Zussman, E., Abu Ammar, A., Gruber, M.; "Electrospun coated medical devices", WO2019138412A1, July 18, 2019.
Abu Ammar, A., Kasem, H.; "Bioadhesive films and methods of use thereof", U.S. Provisional Patent Appl. 63/112,209, November 11, 2020.