Dr. Gillian Mahumane

Gillian Mahumane is a biomaterials researcher whose work centers on neural tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Her scholarship explores the design of advanced scaffolding systems that recreate the brain’s microenvironment, with the aim of improving recovery after traumatic and degenerative neural injuries. Her publications reflect sustained engagement with translational strategies for central nervous system repair.

A major focus of her research is the development of nano-enabled and polymer-based scaffolds, including electrospun systems and emerging bigel platforms, for controlled drug delivery and structural support in neurotrauma. Her studies examine viscoelastic tuning, drug release behavior, and cell–material interactions to enhance neuronal survival, modulate inflammation, and promote axonal regeneration.

Earlier work on bioactive natural products and antimicrobial essential oils demonstrates a foundation in chemical characterization and bioactivity assessment. Collectively, her contributions highlight expertise in material design, physicochemical analysis, and therapeutic innovation for brain repair, positioning her work at the interface of nanotechnology, pharmacology, and regenerative biomaterials.