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Biography
Prof Smith is a Professor of Biopolymer Science. He graduated from Salford University (Biochemical Science) in 1997 before gaining his PhD from Cranfield University developing polysaccharide substitutes for gelatin in the production of pharmaceutical capsules under the supervision of Prof. Ed Morris. Following his PhD he worked for 2 years as a formulation scientist within the pharmaceutical industry before taking up a position as a polysaccharide chemist at Industrial Research Limited, Wellington, New Zealand. On his return to the UK he has worked as a research fellow at the University of Birmingham (School of Dentistry) and Aston University (School of Pharmacy) developing 3D cell scaffolds and polysaccharide based drug delivery systems. In 2008 he joined the tissue regeneration and interface laboratory within Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham where he continued to develop his research on biopolymers for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications before being appointed as a Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutics at the University of Huddersfield in March 2011, promoted to Reader in 2016 and to Professor in 2018.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Biopolymers
- Rheology
- Biomaterials
- Polysaccharides
- Drug delivery
- Hydrogels
- 3D Suspended Manufacturing of Complex Tissues
- Physiologically Responsive Biopolymers
- Fluid Gels as Modified Release Drug Delivery Systems
- Polysaccharide Extraction Characterisation and Application
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Skin Integrity Models for Clinical Simulation Training
Smith, A. (PI), Conway, B. (CoPI), Senior, J. (CoPI) & Blackburn, J. (PI)
1/05/25 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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To develop sustainable novel plant pectins from locally sourced low market value species to replace imported lecithin in chocolate-based products.
Morris, G. (PI), Smith, A. (CoI), Kpodo, F. (CoI), Agbenorhevi, J. (CoI), Asante, F. (Company Owner) & Pawar, G. (Company Supervisor)
1/08/24 → 31/07/26
Project: Research
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An evaluation of the pharmaceutical properties of the Nigerian baobab polysaccharide for sustained release oral tablets
Ajiboye, M. A., Rawat, Y., Mawla, N., Abdulhussain, R., Muhamad, H., Adebisi, A., Conway, B., Smith, A., Morris, G., Addinall, K., Dimopoulou, M., Angelis-Dimakis, A. & Asare-Addo, K., 1 Jan 2026, In: RSC Pharmaceutics. 3, 1, p. 126-135 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Drug delivery and formulation development of hesperidin: a systematic review
Hoang, T. P. N., Timmins, P., Smith, A., Conway, B. & Ghori, M. U., 1 Feb 2026, In: Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery. 23, 2, p. 363-384 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE)-Inhibitor Activity of Novel Peptides Derived from Porcine Liver and Placenta
Pearman, N., Morris, G. & Smith, A., 6 Feb 2025, In: Molecules. 30, 3, 13 p., 754.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bioengineering 3D wound simulations as tools in wound care training
Senior, J., Jaworska, K., Ousey, K., Atkin, L., Holloway, S. & Smith, A., 1 Jul 2025, In: Journal of Wound Management. 26, 2, p. S181 1 p., EP0168.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Bioengineering Glioblastoma Cell Migration Conduits to Mimic Complex and Biorelevant Tumour Microenvironments
Senior, J., Jaworska, K., Dalby, A., Correia, J., Thomas, S., Smith, A. & Bruning-Richardson, A., 11 Nov 2025, In: Neuro-Oncology. 27, Supplement 5, p. v478 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Activities
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White Rose Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Group (BiTEG) Meeting 2025
Smith, A. (Organiser) & Senior, J. (Organiser)
16 Dec 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Site-specific differences in articular cartilage thickness and the composition of the extracellular and pericellular matrix
Weimer, L. (Speaker), Rapp, A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Phillips, R. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Smith, A. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation), Zaucke, F. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation) & Braendlin, I. (Contributor to Paper or Presentation)
9 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
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University of Queensland
Smith, A. (Visiting Professor)
6 Apr 2023 → 13 Apr 2023Activity: External Appointments and Visits › Visiting an external academic institution
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Fabricating soft tissue models using 3D Bioprinting
Smith, A. (Speaker)
31 Mar 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Collaboration on sustainable substitute ingredient in Ghana chocolate production
Morris, G., Agbenorhevi, J., Pawar, G., Kpodo, F. & Smith, A.
4/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Researchers successful in healing deep wounds using 3D bioprinted skin
Smith, A., Senior, J., Grover, L. M. & Cooke, M. E.
6/01/22 → 20/03/24
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Visit to collaborators at University of Queensland
13/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Visit to collaborators at Victoria University of Wellington
Smith, A., Hinkley, S., Sims, I. M. & Carnachan, S.
5/04/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Bio-printing skin to heal chronic wounds
Smith, A., Hepworth, J., Moakes, R. J. A. & Grover, L. M.
8/02/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other