Maryam Hajfathalian

Dr. Maryam Hajfathalian is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at NJIT, whose research focuses on the development, synthesis, and characterization of theranostic nanomaterials. These materials target the delivery of nanoagents to specific cells or tissues, aiding in the detection and treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Before joining NJIT, Dr. Hajfathalian was a postdoctoral research scholar at the School of Medicine at Stanford University, Division of Infectious Diseases, and the University of Pennsylvania, Radiology Department, under the mentorship of Professors Paul Bollyky and David Cormode. Her achievements include receiving an NIH NIBIB K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award, a Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment Grant, and various recognitions such as a Science Slam Presentation Award, a First Place Poster Presentation Award, and the WIMIN Scholar Award in World Molecular Imaging Conferences. She is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in academia and industry, viewing teaching, and mentoring as vital opportunities to support the educational goals and personal growth of females and underrepresented minorities.

Ph.D.; Temple University; Mechanical Engineering; 2017

M.S.; Sharif University of Technology ; Materials Science and Engineering; 2008

B.S.; University of Tehran; Materials Science and Engineering; 2006

Mondays; 1-3 pm

http://www.hajfathalianlab.com

Nanomaterials
Imaging
Infectious diseases
Sensing