خانم دکتر فاطمه شکراللهی

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Education

-          Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Iran polymer and petrochemical institute, Tehran, Iran.

Research thesis: Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Biodegradable
Poly (urethane urea)s for Bone Tissue Engineering.

-          M.Sc. in Polymer Engineering, Amir Kabir University of Technology (Polytechnic) Tehran, Iran.

Research thesis: Effect of Silicon Rubber Molecular Mobility on Fibroblast Cells Behavior and Platelet Adhesion.

-          B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran.

Research thesis: Pilot Plant Design of Citric Acid production.

Professional Skills

 Biopolymers and Biomaterials Design, Synthesis and Tissue Engineering 

-          Design and manufacture of implantable/injectable tissue engineering scaffolds for the repair and regeneration of hard and soft tissues, along with a controlled release system for signaling agents such as drugs, proteins, etc.

-          Synthesis of PLGA of different L/G ratios and various molecular weights. Also, Synthesis of different (co)polyesters such as Poly (lactide-co-caprolactone), PLA, and PGA via ring opening polymerization.

-          Synthesis of nano Layered Double Hydroxide-based drug carriers.

Synthesis of polyurethanes and polyurethane ureas
 

-          Synthesis of poly (urethane ureas) through a new and versatile method for preparation and exploration of their application for bone tissue engineering.

-          Synthesis biodegradable polyurethanes by introducing biodegradable functional groups into the polymer backbone suitable for hard and soft tissue engineering applications.         

-          Surface modification of polyurethanes by chemical treatment methods (aminolysis, …)

Polymer characterization

-          Fully familiar with polymer characterization and purification techniques including study of morphology, phase compatibility, dimensional stability, kinetic study of polymerization, curing and degradation processes, crystallinity, purity, oxidation induction time, heat capacity and thermal conductivity of various polymers by thermal analysis methods.                                                                                                                    

-          Fully familiar with thermal analysis including TGA, TMA, DSC, STA, and DMTA.                                 

-          Familiar with mechanical properties analysis of polymers in tensile and compression modes.

-          Experience in managing quality control in IPPI's central laboratories.

Teaching Experience

- Coordinated, developed and taught Polymer Identification (2 modules), for 12 years for M.Sc. students (average class size of about 15 per year), Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran, 2011-2022

- Coordinated, developed and taught Advanced Polymer Identification (3 modules), for 5 years for PhD students (average class size of about 10 per year), Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran, 2021-2023)

Certificates of attendance in laboratory accreditation training courses

-          Successful participation in the training "Basic & documentation according to ISO/IEC 17025" (Attached).

-          Completed several courses on quality control and standard documentation courses according to ISO/IEC 17025 (Attached)

Publications

A.     Book Chapter

Shokrollahi P, Shokrolahi F, Structural and Biodegradation Characterization of Supramolecular PCL/HAp nano-composites for application in Tissue Engineering, Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials, Kumar TV, Kumari M.T., Kessler M.R., (Eds), Vol 3, (1-24), Wiley, 2017.

B.     Selected Journal Papers

1-      1-Hedayati F., Yeganeh H., Shokrolahi F., Soybean Oil-Based Polyhydroxyurethane-graft-Polycaprolactone Nanofibers: Quaternary Ammonium/Curcumin-Modified Multifunctional Wound Dressing, Journal of Polymer Science, 2026, under publication.

2-      Shokrolahi F. et al., Injectable gellan gum hydrogel with PLGA-LDH microspheres for controlled alendronate release and bone regeneration, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 321, 1, 146092, 2025.

3-      Khonakdar H, Ehsani M, Naderi G, Shokrolahi F, Khonakdar HA, Recent Advances in Injectable Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 33, 8, 3512-3554, 2025.

4-      Shokrolahi F. et al., Engineering an Electrospun Composite Ureteral Stent Based on PLGA with Antibacterial Properties and Tailored Mechanical Strength, ACS Omega, 10, 8, 8640–865, 2025.

5-      Shokrolahi F. et al., Assessing the Efficacy of Polyvinyl Alcohol/Chitosan Nanofibrous Mat Loaded with Myrtle Essential Oil/Gum Arabic in Wound Healing, Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, 36, 12, 1769-1790, 2025.

6-      Shokrolahi F. et al., Progress in injectable hydrogels for hard tissue regeneration in the last decade, Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, 36, 8, 1085-1123, 2025.

7-      Shokrolahi F et al., Study of Kinetics of Drug Release from Atorvastatin-Loaded Layered Double Hydroxide, J. Iranian Chemical Engineering, 23, 136, 77-92, 2025.

8-      Shiva K, Soleimani A, Morshedian J, Farahmandghavi F, Shokrolahi F., Improving the antibacterial properties of polyethylene food packaging films with Ajwain essential oil adsorbed on chitosan particles, Scientific Reports, 14, 1, 1–16, 2024.

9-      Shokrolahi F. et al., Physicochemical Properties and Biocompatibility of Hydrogels Based on Laponite and Modified Chitosan through the Substitution of Its Amino Group, Iranian Journal of Polymer Science & Technology (JIPST), 36, 6, 647-667, 2024.

10-  Shokrolahi F. et al., Physicochemical and Biological Characterization of Gelatin/Alginate Scaffolds Reinforced with β-TCP, FDBA, and SrHA: Insights into Stem Cell Behavior and Osteogenic Differentiation, International Journal of Biomaterials, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/1365080.

11-  Nezadi M, Keshvari H, Shokrolahi F, Shokrollahi P, Injectable, self-healing hydrogels based on gelatin, quaternized chitosan, and laponite as localized celecoxib delivery system for nucleus pulpous repair, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 266, 2, 131337, 2024.

12-  Shokrolahi F et al., Engineering antibacterial shrinkage-free trinary PLGA-based GBR membrane for bone regeneration, Polymers Advanced Technologies, 35, 1, e6263, 2024.

13-  Mohseni M, Shokrollahi P, Shokrolahi F, Hosseini S, Taghiyar L, Kamali A, Dexamethasone loaded injectable, self-healing hydrogel microspheres based on UPy-functionalized Gelatin/ZnHAp physical network promotes bone regeneration, International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 626, 122196, 2022.

14-  Shokrolahi F et al., Engineering atorvastatin loaded Mg-Mn/LDH nanoparticles and their composite with PLGA for bone tissue applications, International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 5, 606, 120901, 2021.

15-  Hajzamani D, Shokrollahi  P, Najmoddin N, Shokrolahi F, Effect of engineered PLGA‐gelatin‐chitosan/PLGA‐gelatin/PLGA‐gelatin‐graphene three‐layer scaffold on adhesion/proliferation of HUVECs, Polymers Advanced Technologies, 31, 9, 1896-1910, 2020.

16-  Shokrolahi F et al., Amylopectin Multiple Aldehyde Crosslinked Hydrogel as an Injectable and Self-Healing Cell Carrier for Bone Tissue Engineering, Marcomolecular Materials and Engineering, 305, 4, 2000045, 2020.

17-   Moghanizadeh AM, Shokrollahi P, Zandi M, Shokrolahi F, Vitamin C loaded poly(urethane-urea)/ZnAl-LDH aligned scaffolds increase proliferation of corneal keratocytes and up-regulates Vimentin secretion, ACS Applied Material & Interfaces, 11, 39, 35525-35539, 2019.

18-  Shokrolahi F et al., Atorvastatin loaded PLGA microspheres: preparation, HAp coating, drug release and effect on osteogenic differentiation of ADMSCs, International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 565, 95-107, 2019.

19-  Shokrolahi F et al., Self‐healing, injectable Gelatin hydrogels cross‐linked by dynamic schiff base linkages support cell adhesion and sustained release of antibacterial drugs, Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 303, 9, 1800200, 2018.

20-  Moghanizadeh AM, Shokrollahi P, Zandi M, Shokrolahi F, Polyurethanes with separately tunable biodegradation behavior and mechanical properties for tissue engineering, Polymers Advanced Technologies, 29, 528-540, 2018.

21-  Shokrolahi F et al., Structural Engineering to Control Density, Configuration, and Bioactivity of the PEG-Grafted PUU Scaffolds, Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers, 34, 209-223, 2018.

22-  Hanife M, Zandi M, Shokrollahi P, Atai M, Shokrolahi F, Cure Kinetic Study of Methacrylate-POSS Copolymers for Ocular Lens, Prog Biomater, 6, 147-56, 2017.

23-  Shokrolahi Fet al., Antibacterial Polyurethanes in Biomedical Applications, Basparesh, 7, 3-15, 2017, doi: 10.22063/basparesh.

24-  Keivani F, Shokrollahi P, Zandi M, Irani S, Shokrolahi F, Khorasani SC, Engineered electrospun poly(caprolactone)/polycaprolactone-g-hydroxyapatite nano-fibrous scaffold promotes human fibroblasts adhesion and proliferation, Materials Science and engineering C, 68, 78-88, 2016.

25-  Shafiei SS, Shavandi M, Ahangari G, Shokrolahi F, Electrospun layered double hydroxide/poly (ε-caprolactone) nanocomposite scaffolds for adipogenic differentiation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells, Applied Clay Science, 127–128, 52–63, 2016.

26-  Shokrolahi Fet al., Improved immobilization of gelatin on a modified polyurethane urea, Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers, Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers, 1-17, 2014.

27-  Shokrolahi F et al., Soft segment composition and its influence on the phase-separated structure of PCL/PEG-based poly (urethane urea)s, Iranian Polymer Journal,23, 505–512, 2014.

28-  Shokrollahi P, Mehmanchi M, Atai M, Omidian H, Shokrolahi F, Effect of interface on mechanical properties and biodegradation of PCL HAp supramolecular nano-composites, Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine, 25, 23-35, 2014.

29-  Shokrolahi F et al., Cure kinetics of epoxy-novolac resin containing tetrabromo bisphenol A as a flame retardant by isothermal calorimetry method, Iranian journal of polymer science and technology,26, 537-547b, 2014.

30-  Shokrolahi F, Mirzadeh H, Yeganeh H, Daliri M, Fabrication of Poly(urethane urea)-based Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering by a Combined Strategy of Using Compression Moulding and Particulate Leaching Methods, Iranian Polymer Journal 20, 645-658, 2011.

31-  Shokrolahi F, Yeganeh H, Mirzadeh H, Simple and versatile method for the one-pot synthesis of segmented poly (urethane urea)s via in situ-formed AB-type macromonomers, Polymer International, 60, 620–629, 2011.

32-  Shokrolahi F et al., Kinetic Study of Bisphenol-F using a Tertiary Amine by Isothermal DSC, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetery, 82, 151-156, 2005.

33-  Zohourian MJ, Shokrolahi F, Thermal Studies on Natural and Modified Gums, Polymer Testing, 23, 575-579, 2004.

34-  Khonakdar HA, Morshedian J, Shokrolahi F, Study of Heat Shrinkablity of Cross-Linked Low-Density Polyethylene/ Poly (ethylene vinyl acetate) Blends, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 91, 3, 1389-1395, 2004.

35-  Mirzadeh H, Shokrolahi F, Daliri M, Effect of Silicon Rubber molecular motion on Fibroblast Cells Behavior: In vitro, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 67A, 3, 727-732, 2003.

36-  Shokrolahi F, Mirzadeh H, Khorasani MT, A Comparison Between Equilibrium Swelling and Calorimetery Methods in Determination of Crosslink Density, Iranian journal of polymer science and technology, 12, 4, 2000.

C.     Seminar and Conference

1-      Hedayati F., Shokrolahi F., Yeganeh H., Electrospun Poly hydroxyurethane graft poly(ε caprolactone) containing quaternary ammonium moieties as antibacterial material suitable for skin wound healing, 8th Annual Wound and Tissue Repair Congress, Iran University of Medical Sciences, 1-3 Feb. 2022, Tehran, Iran.

2-      Hedayati F., Shokrolahi F., Yeganeh H., Quaternary ammonium containing polyhydroxyurethane-graft-poly(ε-caprolactone) nanofibers as an antibacterial wound dressing, 15th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2022), Isfahan university of technology, 8-9 November 2022, Isfahan, Iran.

3-      Ghasemi M., Shokrolahi F., Shokrollahi P., Preparation of physically crosslinked gelatin porous microspheres, 14^th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, 11, 12 November, 2020, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.

4-      Alemzadeh I., Kaytash K., Shokrolahi F., Asadian E., Shokrollahi P., Systematic Investigation of the Effect of Involved Parameters in Anodic Growth of Loadable TiO2 Nanotube Arrays, 8th International Conference on Nanostructures (ICNS8), 20-22 April 2020, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.

5-      Moghanizadeh AM, Shokrollahi P, Zandi M, Shokrolahi F, Effect of Soft Segment Structure on in Vitro Biodegradation of Segmented Polyurethanes, 1st International Iranian Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Congress, 18-20 July2018, Tehran, Iran.   

6-      Moghanizadeh AM, Shokrollahi P, Zandi M, Shokrolahi F, Effect of soft segment structure on thermal properties and stability of polyurethanes, 12^th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, Amirkabir university of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2-5 November 2016.                                                                                                       

7-      Badiani R, Shokrolahi F, Shokrollahi P, et al., Synthesize of PLGA microspheres; optimization of experimental parameters, 12^th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, Amirkabir university of Technology, Tehran, Iran,  2-5 November 2016.

8-      Vahedi M, Barzin J, Shokrolahi F, Shokrollahi P, Synthesis of Chitosan-Based Hydrogel with Simply Mixing Preparation Approach, 12th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, Amirkabir university of Technology, 2-5 November 2016, Tehran, Iran.                                                                                                                                         

9-      Latif F, Shokrolahi F, Shokrollahi P, Mg/Al LDH as a nano-carrier for sustained release of Atorvastatin, ICANM, August 10-12,2015, Ottawa, Canada.

10-  Shaneh S, Shokrolahi F, Shokrollahi P, Yeganeh H, Antibacterial Poly (Urethyane Urea) By Gelatin/Alginate Imomobization, ESAO, 14-16 September 2016, Warsaw, Poland.

11-  Latif ،F Shokrolahi F, Shokrollahi P, Moubedi H, Synthesis of Layered Double Hydroxide and Control of Crystal Structure by Hydrothermal Treatment under Reflux, 11^th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, Azad University, 2014.

12-  Shokrolahi F, Yeganeh H, Mirzadeh H, Segmented Biodegradable Poly (urethane urea) Based on PCL/PEG: in vitro Degradation, 10^th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, Amirkabir university of Technology, Tehran, Iran, October (2012).

13-  Shokrolahi F, Mirzadeh H, Yeganeh H, hMSC Osteogenic Differentiation on Biodegradable Poly (urethane urea), 10^th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2012), Amirkabir university, Tehran, Iran, October (2012).

14-  H. Yeganeh, H. Mirzadeh, F. Shokrolahi, Fabrication and Properties of Biodegradable Poly(urethane urea) Scaffold for Bone Tissue Engineering International Conference on Natural Polymers, Kottayam, India, Nov. (2007).

15-  F. Shokrolahi, A. R. Mahdavian, S. Karamdoust, P. Shokrolahi; Kinetic Study of Curing of Flame Retardant Epoxy Resin/ Anhydride System. 7^th International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, October (2005).                           

16-  F. Shokrolahi, P. Shokrolahi and M. Sadi, Kinetic Study of BPF using a Tertiary Amine by Calorimetery, 40^th International Symposium on Macromolecules (Macro 2004), Paris, France, 4-9 July (2004).                                                                                                

17-  F. Shokrolahi and H. Mirzadeh, A Study on the Effect of Molecular Mobility of Polydimethylsiloxan on cell growth, 40^th International Symposium on Macromolecules (Macro 2004), Paris, France, 4-9 July (2004).                                                    

18-  P. Shokrolahi, F. Shokrolahi and H. Mirzadeh, A Thermo mechanical method to prepare porous HDPE for reconstructive surgery applications and in-vivo study of the product, 40^th International Symposium on Macromolecules (Macro 2004), Paris, France, 4-9 July (2004).                                                                                                                                     

19-  F. Farahmand, P. Shokrolahi and F. Shokrolahi, A study on optimizing the component ratio of commingled olefinic plastics waste and paper recycling method, 40^th International Symposium on Macromolecules (Macro 2004), Paris, France, 4-9 July (2004).                                                                                                                                          

20-  F. Shokrolahi, P. Shokrolahi and A.R. Mahdavian, Kinetic Study of Flame Retardant Epoxy Resin System Using Benzyl Dimethyl Amine as catalyst, 9^th National Chemical Engineering Congress, Science and Industry University, Tehran, Iran, 23-26 November (2004).                                                                                                                            

21-  F. Shokrolahi, M. Sadi and P. Shokrolahi, Curing Kinetic of Bisphenol F Resin system Using BDMA as Catalyst by Isothermal DSC, 6^th Iranian Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, 12-15 May (2003).                                                         

22-  P. Shokrolahi, H. Mirzadeh, F. Shokrolahi and S. Amanpour, Preparation of Porous Polyethylene for Maxillofacial Surgery Purposes: In vitro, 6^th Iranian Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, 12-15 May (2003).       

23-  F. Shokrolahi, Study of the Effect of Crosslink Density of Polydimethylsiloxan on molecular mobility by Thermal Methods, 8^th Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, Mashhad, Iran, 27-30 Sep. (2003).                                               

24-  F. Shokrolahi and H. Mirzadeh, Effect of Silicon Rubber Crosslink Density on Cell Growth: In vitro, 17^th European Biomaterials Society (ESB), Barcelona, Spain, 11-14 September (2002).  

25-  F. Shokrolahi and H. Mirzadeh, Determination of Crosslinking Density of Poly (dimethylsiloxane) Networks By Calorimetery, 5^th National Iranian Polymer & Technology Congress, Amir Kabir University, Tehran, Iran, 12-14 September (2000).

26-  F. Shokrolahi and H. Hojati, Pilot plant design of citric acid, 5^th National Iranian & 4^th International Chemical Engineering Congress, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, 25-28 April (2000).     

National Patent

1-      PUU structure designed for enhanced grafting density of gelatin, Patent No. 84737, Jan. 2015.

2-      Fabrication of injectable and self-healing dynamic hydrogels based on natural polymer using Schiff base bonds, 2019.