Professor Fariborz Sharifian Jazi of the University of Georgia has received the Global Gold Medal and a Special Award at the International and Specialized Exhibition of Inventions and Innovations (ITE 2025 London). The awards recognized a research project focused on developing an advanced scaffold for bone tissue regeneration.
The event was held from October 22 to 25, 2025, at Kingston University in London, United Kingdom. Professor Sharifian Jazi represented the University of Georgia as part of a six-member international research team from Georgia, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye.
The awarded project focuses on developing a 3D-printed biomaterial scaffold that could support bone tissue regeneration. The scaffold is based on chitosan, a biocompatible material, and is reinforced with magnesium-doped hydroxyapatite and specific bioactive agents, including icariin, lithium chloride, and naringenin.
The research combines 3D printing and electrospinning techniques to produce the scaffold. In simple terms, the project aims to develop a material that can provide structural support while incorporating substances intended to support the biological processes involved in bone regeneration.
The full title of the awarded project is:
“Production and Development of a Chitosan-Based Nanocomposite Scaffold Reinforced with Magnesium-Doped Hydroxyapatite and Specific Bioactive Agents (Icariin, Lithium Chloride, and Naringenin) for Bone Tissue Regeneration Using 3D Printing and Electrospinning Techniques.”
The international research team received two distinctions at ITE 2025 London:
Global Gold Medal
Special Award
The project was presented in the fields of Dentistry, including implants, nanocomposites, and biomaterials, and Pharmacy.
Bone tissue regeneration is an area of research that seeks to develop materials capable of supporting the repair or replacement of damaged bone. The project combines biomaterials, nanotechnology, and advanced manufacturing techniques to address this challenge.
The recognition at an international exhibition provides an external acknowledgment of the research team's work and places the project within an international setting focused on inventions and innovations in healthcare-related fields.
Professor Fariborz Sharifian Jazi participated in the project as a representative of the University of Georgia, with the university listed as his official affiliation. He worked alongside five other researchers from Georgia, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye.
According to the information provided by the University of Georgia, Professor Sharifian Jazi is also recognized among the top 2% most-cited scientists worldwide.
The University of Georgia congratulates Professor Fariborz Sharifian Jazi and the international research team on receiving the Global Gold Medal and Special Award at ITE 2025 London.
