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Sharif holds a B. Tech in Biotechnology from SRM University, India and M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His Master’s thesis was focused on developing a photopolymerized antimicrobial hydrogel coating for biomedical devices. He joined Paula Hammond’s Lab at SMART in 2012 and collaboratively conducts research with post docs, research scientist and clinicians in various research projects developing biomaterials for therapeutic applications.

Sharif’s research at AMR-IRG involves developing liposomal nanoparticles to combat antimicrobial resistant bacteria by utilizing layer-by-layer technology.