PHD at Analytical Chemistry Kurdistan University, Iran
Samira Mansouri Majd is a distinguished analytical chemist hailing from Iran. With an illustrious academic journey, she graduated as the top student in her B.Sc, M.Sc, and Ph.D. Her expertise spans electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and nanotechnology. Samira’s research interests include solar cells, biosensors, and electrochemical synthesis methods. She has contributed significantly to academia, serving as a laboratory instructor and head of the Nanotechnology Society at Kurdistan University. As a reviewer for esteemed journals, she continues to make impactful strides in her field. Samira’s dedication to excellence and innovation marks her as a leading figure in analytical chemistry and nanotechnology.
Professional Profiles:
Education
Diploma in Experimental Science Golshan High School, Kermanshah, Iran Graduated in 2005 Average Score: 19.77/20, Rank: 1/27 B.Sc in Applied Chemistry Kurdistan University, Sanandaj, Iran Graduated in 2009 Average Score: 17.65/20, Rank: 1/28 Project: Basic steps of QSAR/QSPR investigations M.Sc in Analytical Chemistry Kurdistan University, Sanandaj, Iran Graduated in 2012 Average Score: 18.97/20, Rank: 1/10 Thesis: Fabrication of electrochemical Theophylline (TP) sensor... Ph.D in Analytical Chemistry Kurdistan University, Sanandaj, Iran Graduated in 2018 Average Score: 19.76/20, Rank: 1/5 Thesis: Field-effect transistor electrochemical sensors… Postdoc in Analytical Chemistry Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran (2019-2021) Kurdistan University, Sanandaj, Iran (2021-now) Research Focus: Field effect transistor electrochemical sensors and biosensors, Photoelectrochemical sensors and biosensors
Teaching Experience
General chemistry and Analytical chemistry laboratory at the University of Kurdistan, various years. Olympiad of Chemistry, University of Kurdistan, 2014. General chemistry courses, University of Kurdistan, 2021-2022.
Awards
Top student (1/28) in B.Sc. Top student (1/10) in M.Sc. Top student (1/5) in PhD. Best student award, University of Kurdistan, 2007-2008. Best student award in chemistry in Iran, 2018.
Research Interests
Solar cells. Lateral flow strips (rapid tests). Field Effect Transistors (FETs) and their applications in sensors and biosensors. Fabrication of nano and bio electrochemical sensors for study and determination of medicinal and biological compounds. Electrocatalytic methods for determination of biological and pharmaceutical compounds. Electrochemical synthesis methods for preparation of biological and pharmaceutical compounds. Design and manufacture of batteries and supercapacitors. Design and manufacture of portable smart-phones sensor and biosensors.
Instrumental Skills
Proficient in various electrochemistry techniques, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and optical spectroscopy techniques
Research Focus:
Samira Mansouri Majd has made significant contributions to the field of analytical chemistry and biosensors, particularly in the development of ultrasensitive detection methods for cancer markers. Her research focuses on the fabrication and optimization of field-effect transistor (FET)-based aptasensors and biosensors. She has pioneered innovative techniques using nanomaterials such as multi-walled carbon nanotubes, graphene, and metal oxides to enhance sensor performance. Majd’s work demonstrates a commitment to advancing early cancer detection through label-free and highly sensitive detection platforms. Her expertise lies at the intersection of nanotechnology, electrochemistry, and biomedical engineering, driving forward the frontier of biosensing technologies for improved healthcare diagnostics.
Publications
- Microfluidic electrolyte-gated TiS3 nanoribbons-based field-effect transistor as ultrasensitive label-free immunosensor for prostate cancer marker analysis, Publication: 2024.
- Highly sensitive and selective detection of the pancreatic cancer biomarker CA 19-9 with the electrolyte-gated MoS 2-based field-effect transistor immunosensor, Publication: 2023.
- Ultrasensitive immunosensor for monitoring of CA 19-9 pancreatic cancer marker using electrolyte-gated TiS3 nanoribbons field-effect transistor, Publication: 2023.
- Design of a novel aptamer/molecularly imprinted polymer hybrid modified Ag–Au@ Insulin nanoclusters/Au-gate-based MoS2 nanosheet field-effect transistor for attomolar detection, Publication: 2023.
- Transport Properties of a Molybdenum Disulfide and Carbon Dot Nanohybrid Transistor and Its Applications as a Hg2+ Aptasensor, Publication: 2020.
- The development of radio frequency magnetron sputtered p-type nickel oxide thin film field-effect transistor device combined with nucleic acid probe for ultrasensitive label, Publication: 2018.
- Ultrasensitive flexible FET-type aptasensor for CA 125 cancer marker detection based on carboxylated multiwalled carbon nanotubes immobilized onto reduced graphene oxide film, Publication: 2018.
- An ultrasensitive detection of miRNA-155 in breast cancer via direct hybridization assay using two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide field-effect transistor biosensor, Publication: 2018.
- Label-free attomolar detection of lactate based on radio frequency sputtered of nickel oxide thin film field effect transistor, Publication: 2017.
- Manganese oxide nanoparticles/reduced graphene oxide as novel electrochemical platform for immobilization of FAD and its application as highly sensitive persulfate sensor, Publication: 2016.
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