Dr Ihtesham Rehman MSc, PhD, MRSC, CChem

Position:	Reader in Biomedical Materials
Tel:	+44 (0)20 7882 5502
Fax:	+44 (0)20 8983 1799
Location:	Mile End, Eng, 214
Email:	i.u.rehman@qmul.ac.uk
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Expertise:	Biomedical materials, FTIR and FT-Raqman spectroscopy, nanomaterials, nano-composites composites, supercritical fluids, Optical fibers, impregnation of nanoparticles in polymers, surface characterisation, drug delivery systems
Courses delivered:	MAT211: Surfaces and interfaces in Dental materials MAT309: Materials Science 3: Materials Chemistry MAT309: Materials Science 3: Materials Chemistry MAT401: Materials and the Environment MAT605: Total Quality Management MAT605: Total Quality Management MAT608: Dental Materials 2 MAT608: Dental Materials 2 MTRM018: Total Quality Management MTRM018: Total Quality Management MTRM026: Materials and the Environment MTRM028: Dental Materials 2 MTRM028: Dental Materials 2 MTRM049: Advanced Topics in Dental Materials MTRM049: Advanced Topics in Dental Materials
Timetables:	[semester 1] [semester 2]

My research is highly interdisciplinary as I have strong and fundamental background in materials chemistry and surface sciences with a sound publication record in the area, particularly the use of FTIR and FT-Raman spectroscopy for the characterisation of ceramics, polymers, natural tissues and their surface properties. My work on FTIR and FT-Raman spectroscopy has made significant contribution in the characterisation of biomaterials for orthopaedic applications, especially work on characterisation of human bone which has provided a base line data for the structural and chemical modification of existing hydroxyapatite materials. As a result a number of new substituted novel apatite powders have been synthesised and patented for use in medical applications. This has contributed significantly to improving the quality of life of those receiving implants and to the UK’s competitiveness in this area.
My work on surface modification of polyurethanes is also well known, where he has published a number of papers and has filed a patent. He has been an invited speaker at a number of conferences.
At present my research group is concentrating on the synthesis of nano-particles, impregnation of nano-particles in polymers, drug delivery and also finding novel routes for the formation of scaffolds for tissue engineering.
My recent work on the chemical structural characterisation of cancer tissues is of interest to both clinicians and no-clinical researchers. FTIR - Imaging has allowed analysis of the same specimen used for histopathological evaluation. Breast cancer tissues have been analysed to demonstrate the feasibility that chemical changes taking place in biological tissue can be identified precisely and the results are reproducible.
In addition, I have experience of Total Quality Management, its implementation and teaching. I have taught this course to MBA in Technology Exploitation and Management (Texman) in the past. I developed this MBA programme and was programme director for the Technology Management programme.