Muhammad Rizwan

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High Impact

Assistant Professor

UA Little Rock

Also affiliated: Agency for Science, Technology and Research (2014–2016); Michigan Technological University (2022–2025); Quaid-i-Azam University (2022–2026); Mayo Clinic (2023); Central South University (2024); University of Lahore (2019–2025); University of Waterloo (2017–2024); University of Sargodha (2020–2024); National University of Singapore (2014–2016); Aligarh Muslim University (2025); University of the Punjab (2022–2025); University of Banja Luka (2024); Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (2021); University of Toronto (2020–2022); Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (2016); Lahore University of Management Sciences (2020–2021); Baqai Medical University (2025); Lahore Leads University (2020); Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi (2016); Pakistan Army (2019–2024); Combined Military Hospital (2024); King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (2018–2021); Hull Royal Infirmary (2019); Bolan University of Medical and Health Sciences (2024); Shaikh Zayed Hospital (2023); Military Hospital (2019–2024); Regional Municipality of Waterloo (2021); Cork University Hospital (2017–2019); Aga Khan University Hospital (2016–2018); University of Okara (2021); University of Swat (2023); University of Malaya (2017–2019); University of Peshawar (2016); Northwest University (2021); Southwestern Medical Center (2025); Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (2015–2016); Mayo Clinic in Arizona (2023–2024); Lourdes Hospital (2015); Mayo Clinic in Florida (2023–2024); Cellular Research (United States) (2020); National University of Medical Sciences (2016–2025); University clinical center of Republika Srpska (2024); University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (2017); Hanyang University (2011–2012); University of Education (2021); Abasyn University (2015–2016); University of Malakand (2024); The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (2024–2026); Vellore Institute of Technology University (2025); University of Gujrat (2017–2020)

Faculty Researcher

30 h-index 120 pubs 3,537 cited

Research Areas

Biomedical Subjects

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ORCID

OverviewAI-generated summary

Muhammad Rizwan's research focuses on the development and application of biomaterials, particularly hydrogels, for biomedical purposes. His work investigates the design of these materials for advanced applications such as 3D cell culture and bioprinting, aiming to optimize cell functions within engineered tissues. A significant portion of his research involves the review and advancement of natural polymers like chitosan and polysaccharides, exploring their potential in drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.

Rizwan's investigations extend to the properties and applications of various biomaterials, including gelatin bioinks and magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles. He has published reviews summarizing progress in these areas, highlighting their use in therapeutic and diagnostic applications. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 29 and over 3,250 citations across 117 publications, reflecting his contributions as a highly cited researcher.

His recent work also touches upon exosome isolation and characterization for diagnostic and therapeutic uses, further broadening the scope of his research in advanced biomedical technologies. He has collaborated with Kamran Iqbal at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on shared publications.

Metrics

h-index: 30
Publications: 120
Citations: 3,537

Selected Publications

Normalized EMG Amplitude During Repeated Sit-to-Stand Transfers in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (2026)

Bioengineering DOI OpenAlex
An Integrated Functional Model (IFM) Framework for Glass Door Smart Refrigerator (2025)

DOI OpenAlex
Gait and Postural Control Deficits in Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy Compared to Healthy Controls (2025)

Bioengineering 6 citations DOI OpenAlex
Gait and Postural Control Deficits in Diabetic Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy Compared to Healthy Controls (2025)

Preprints.org 4 citations DOI OpenAlex