A new research group has been officially launched at the University of Jordan (UJ) called "Dental Biomaterials". This group, composed of distinguished local and international scholars, aims to conduct advanced investigations and develop innovative technologies to enhance the quality of dental treatments and foster regional and international scientific collaboration.
The group members include:
- Dr. Rasha Alamoush - The University of Jordan, Jordan
- Dr. Jiawei Yang - University of Hong Kong, China
- Prof. Jukka P. Matinlinna - The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
- Dr. Alaaeldin Elraggal - Alexandria University, Egypt
- Dr. Abdulaziz Alhotan - King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
- Dr. Julfikar Haider - Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
- Dr. Marwa M. Alnsour - The University of Jordan, Jordan
- Raja’a Alshdeifat - PhD candidate, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Ibrahim Al-Khasabah - Vita Zahnfabrik, Jordan
The group focuses on exploring and enhancing the properties of dental biomaterials to improve their clinical performance. It seeks to provide innovative solutions for advancing dental treatments while supporting graduate students and professionals through excellent training and research opportunities. Additionally, the group plans to publish its findings in prestigious scientific journals.
Through this initiative, UJ aims to consolidate its role in scientific research and innovation. The university also seeks to establish effective partnerships with the private sector to transform scientific discoveries into practical applications, contributing to improved oral and dental health both locally and globally.