Innovative NanoBioTec & Translational Drug Delivery

The IN-TDDR research group specializes in innovative nanobiotechnology and translational drug delivery. It develops smart, safe, and sustainable pharmaceutical systems, bridging laboratory research with clinical, industrial, and environmental applications. The group addresses global challenges such as cancer therapy, antimicrobial resistance, and sustainable materials.

• Smart oral and targeted drug delivery systems
• Nanogels and hydrogels for therapy
• Green nanocomposites from natural waste for pharma & water purification

​Vortioxetine-protein complex encapsulated in bio-adhesive polymeric nano micelles (Patent No. SA 23007 B1), Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property, 2026. Retrieved from https://www.saip.gov.sa

Recent High-Impact (2025–2026):

• – A repurposing dapagliflozin via polymeric nanogels for colorectal cancer therapy. Scientific Reports (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-36232-8​ Bio-functional sodium alginate nanogels co-loaded with lactoferrin and CoQ10. JDDST (2026). 
• – https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2026.108173​ Redox-modulating nanogel for acute wound therapy. Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation (2026). 
• – https://doi.org/10.1007/s12247-026-10452-x​ Biotin-loaded acacia–alginate hydrogel enhances tissue regeneration. PDT (2026). 
• – https://doi.org/10.1080/10837450.2026.2644308 ​Nanogel therapy for chronic and post-surgical wounds. EJPB (2025).  
• – https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpb.2025.114952 Nano-peptide platforms for drug delivery and antimicrobial resistance. Polymer Bulletin (2025). 
• – https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-025-06119-1 Sustainable organic dye remediation using banana peel/chitosan composite. IJPR (2026). 
• – https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2026.2639594 Modified spent tea leaves/chitosan composite for dye removal. Environmental Progress (2026). 
• – https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.70469 Additional Strong Publications:
• – Carbon nanotube/chitosan nanocomposite (2025) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diamond.2025.112906
• – Functional polymer nanocomposite (2025) https://doi.org/10.1002/app.58106
• – Polymeric adsorbent system (2025) https://doi.org/10.1002/app.70052
• –  Antioxidant nanogel therapy (2025) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fhfh.2025.100258​

• Applied Science Private University Grant (2026)
• PNURSP projects (2024–2026)
• King Abdulaziz University grants
• Ministry of Higher Education funding

Status: Ongoing & completed