Azam Ali
Professor
University of OTAGO
New Zeland
Biography
He has developed numerous products and product specifications. Some of the products (medical devices, approved FDA, TÃœV, TGA, 510K, ISO 13485) are commercialized in NZ and have also obtained approval for use in the USA, EU and AU.He was awarded the Bayer Year of the Innovators Awards 2010 in recognition of his significant science contribution to the Health and Science sector.He is internationally recognised biomaterials expert who has published more than 40 peer-reviewed papers, and many industrial (or clients) reports. At present he holds 18 international patents and patent specifications.
Research Interest
His research activities includes extraction and characterisation of biomaterials (e.g. proteins, peptides, polysaccharides, biologic tissues/collagen, etc.), understanding materials structure-functions and properties, designing/developing novel, advanced and nanostructure biomaterials & medical devices, functional packaging, formulation/coating and microencapsulation technology for health & wellbeing (both human and animal).