PhD thesis supervisor: dr. Šarūnas Žukauskas (apply for recommendation)
Application of conductive polymers for drug delivery systems
Targeted and controlled drug delivery within the body remains a challenge. Conventional administration routes often result in broad drug distribution and increased risk of side effects, creating a need for localized and controllable delivery systems. Electrically stimulated delivery platforms are particularly promising, as they enable active and programmable control over drug release.
During the doctoral research the student will aim to develop an electroactive polymer–based composite for transdermal drug delivery that enables electrically triggered, time-controlled release. They will focus on conducting polymers and on redox and ion-transport processes induced by electrical stimulation that govern drug loading and release.