RESEARCH INTERESTS

Prof. Nizar Al-Zoubi
• Controlled release of drugs from solid dosage forms.
• Matrix systems prepared by direct compaction or via spray drying and other different techniques 
• Multilayer tablets for release programming
• Solid-state modification and evaluation of pharmaceutical materials

Dr. Saja Hamed
• Pre-formulation and formulation studies for optimization of drugs and skin care products
• Non-invasive claim substantiation of drugs and skin care products using bioengineering techniques.
• formulation and process factors affecting in vitro/in vivo performance of drugs and skin care products
• Formulation and quality control of Dead Sea products particularly Dead Sea mud.
• Support cosmetic industry in the Middle East and help them comply with the required regulation for registering and marketing their cosmetics.
• Assessment and development of new skin depigmenting agents especially tyrosinase inhibitors derived from natural sources
• Provide evidence-based practice for the folkloric use of local herbs in skin related disorders through the use of cultured human skin cells. 

Dr. Muna Oqal
• Tumour hypoxia and manipulation of tumour oxygenation for therapeutic benefit
• Anti-cancer drug discovery for bioreductive drugs and conjugate polymers (experimental oncology and therapeutics)
• Enzyme-directed drug activation for specific tumour therapy 

Dr. Areen Shwayat
• Intranasal drug delivery 
• Nanoparticle-based delivery systems 
• Electrospun nanofibers for drug delivery

Dr. Tamara Athamneh
• Preparation and evaluation of nanoparticles and nanoporous microparticles for drug delivery application.