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◆ ARA Academy High Impact

ARA Fellow

Last publication 2024 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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61 h-index 357 pubs 15,766 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Alexandru S. Biris, an ARA Fellow at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, conducts research focused on nanotechnology, with a particular emphasis on the application of nanoparticles in medicine and materials science. His work investigates the synthesis, characterization, and utilization of nanomaterials, including carbon nanotubes, gold nanoparticles, and silver nanoparticles, for various biomedical and technological purposes.

Biris's research group has explored the use of nanoparticles in diagnostics and therapeutics. This includes the development of nanoparticle-labeled exosomes as theranostic agents and the investigation of cellular uptake of gold nanorods in cancer cell lines. His publications also address the creation of cell-biomaterial constructs for wound healing and skin regeneration, and the evaluation of bone filler scaffolds for antibiotic delivery to prevent infections. Furthermore, his work extends to the development of advanced imaging instrumentation and portable diagnostic devices.

With a h-index of 61 and over 15,000 citations across more than 365 publications, Biris is recognized as a highly cited researcher. His collaborations include significant work with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, fostering a network across institutions for advancing nanotechnology applications.

Metrics

  • h-index: 61
  • Publications: 357
  • Citations: 15,766

Selected Publications

  • Noninvasive in vivo photoacoustic detection of malaria with Cytophone in Cameroon (2024)
    5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • A machine learning decision criterion for reducing scan time for hyperspectral neutron computed tomography systems (2024)
    8 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • The Complex, Unique, and Powerful Imaging Instrument for Dynamics (CUPI2D) at the Spallation Neutron Source (invited) (2023)
    9 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Biosensor Design for the Detection of Circulating Tumor Cells Using the Quartz Crystal Resonator Technique (2023)
    6 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Nanoparticle-Labeled Exosomes as Theranostic Agents: A Review (2022)
    12 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Towards rainbow portable Cytophone with laser diodes for global disease diagnostics (2022)
    10 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Gold Nanorod Substrate for Rat Fetal Neural Stem Cell Differentiation into Oligodendrocytes (2022)
    6 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Cellular Uptake of Gold Nanorods in Breast Cancer Cell Lines (2022)
    14 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Development of a polymeric biomedical device platform with controlled disassembly and in vivo testing in a swine intestinal model (2022)
  • Improved efficiency of inverted planar perovskite solar cells with an ultrahigh work function doped polymer as an alternative hole transport layer (2022)
    3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Cell-Biomaterial constructs for wound healing and skin regeneration (2022)
    10 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Gold nanorods enhance different immune cells and allow for efficient targeting of CD4+ Foxp3+ Tregulatory cells (2021)
    5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Evaluation of a bone filler scaffold for local antibiotic delivery to prevent Staphylococcus aureus infection in a contaminated bone defect (2021)
    21 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Exosome Traceability and Cell Source Dependence on Composition and Cell-Cell Cross Talk (2021)
    72 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Influence of a novel scaffold composed of polyurethane, hydroxyapatite, and decellularized bone particles on the healing of fourth metacarpal defects in mares (2021)
    4 citations DOI OpenAlex

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ARA Academy 2015 ARA Fellow

Dr. Biris has led the Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences (CINS) at UALR since its establishment in 2005, serving as director since 2009. He oversees research into nanostructures that can alter substance properties at the atomic level and maintains an aggressive outreach program to train and educate young people, as well as world-class scientists.

Policy Impact

Built and directs the Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences at UALR, a hub for advanced materials research with active industry partnerships and STEM outreach.

Growth Areas

['Materials Engineering Applications']

Collaboration Network

109 Collaborators 31 Institutions 3 Countries

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