Overview
Background
Dr. Sandleen Feroz is a Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at the School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland. As an interdisciplinary researcher, her expertise lies at the intersection of translational research in cariology, biomaterials, and regenerative medicine.
Drawing on her background in clinical dentistry, Dr. Feroz fosters deep collaborations with materials scientists, clinicians, and industry partners. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and chairside practice, specifically in developing minimally invasive restorative options that improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Feroz earned her doctorate from the University of Otago (New Zealand), for keratin extraction where she pioneered a novel, "green" route using ionic liquids to design advanced alveolar bone grafts. Her research portfolio includes the optimization of oral care formulations and the development of bioactive materials to prevent and arrest dental caries.
A globally connected academic, she maintains an active network of international collaborations with universities and research institutes across Asia and the Middle East. Dr. Feroz is also a dedicated medical educator with extensive experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally.
Availability
- Dr Sandleen Feroz is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Khyber Medical University
- Masters (Coursework) of Clinical Dentistry, Ripah International University
- Doctoral (Research) of Regenerative Medicine, University of Otago
Research interests
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Biomaterials, Ionic Liquid, Cariology, Regenerative medicine
Her research focuses on cariology and biomaterials: 1.Developing bioactive materials to prevent and arrest caries. 2. Developing novel bone grafts from keratin for bone regeneration applications.
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Impact of graphitic carbon nitride on dental composite’s mechanical and antibacterial properties
Rafaqat, Zainab, Liaqat, Saad, Bari, Ahmed, Yousafzai, Warda Khan, Nishan, Umar, Feroz, Sandleen and Muhammad, Nawshad (2025). Impact of graphitic carbon nitride on dental composite’s mechanical and antibacterial properties. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s11665-025-12929-1
2025
Journal Article
Effect of zinc oxide-doped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on the friction reduction and antibacterial properties of orthodontic ceramic brackets and stainless-steel wires
Ikram, Saira, Liaqat, Saad, Feroz, Sandleen, Sharif, Faiza, Fawy, Khaled Fahmi, Ahmad, Naveed, Nishan, Umar, Alkhtani, Fahad and Muhammad, Nawshad (2025). Effect of zinc oxide-doped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on the friction reduction and antibacterial properties of orthodontic ceramic brackets and stainless-steel wires. Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine, 36 (1) 102, 102. doi: 10.1007/s10856-025-06958-4
2025
Conference Publication
Sustainable biomaterials in dentistry: remineralizing potential of eggshell-derived hydroxyapatite
Wang, Yu, Chin, Y, Jang, J. and Feroz, S. (2025). Sustainable biomaterials in dentistry: remineralizing potential of eggshell-derived hydroxyapatite. UQ SoD Research Day, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 25 July 2025.
2025
Journal Article
Fabrication of drug loaded polylactic acid/keratin/polyethylene glycol GTR membrane for periodontal application
Ahmad, Saira, Liaqat, Saad, Ullah, Riaz, Iqbal, Zafar, Ali, Essam A., Rahman, Fozia, Nishan, Umar, Feroz, Sandleen and Muhammad, Nawshad (2025). Fabrication of drug loaded polylactic acid/keratin/polyethylene glycol GTR membrane for periodontal application. International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 74 (14), 1257-1270. doi: 10.1080/00914037.2024.2416447
2024
Journal Article
Effect of nystatin coated copper oxide (CuO) Particles on mechanical, thermal, and antifungal properties of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)–based denture materials
Ayub, Zainab, Liaqat, Saad, Alamoudi, Abdulmohsin J., Alshamrani, Meshal, Rizg, Waleed Y., Shaik, Rasheed A., Ahmad, Naveed, Feroz, Sandleen and Muhammad, Nawshad (2024). Effect of nystatin coated copper oxide (CuO) Particles on mechanical, thermal, and antifungal properties of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)–based denture materials. Advances in Polymer Technology, 2024 (1) 530338. doi: 10.1155/2024/5530338
2024
Journal Article
Evaluation of dimensional stability, setting time, tensile strength, and rheological properties of kaolin clay incorporated alginate impression material
Anwar, Sumbal, Liaqat, Saad, Ullah, Riaz, Iqbal, Zafar, Rahman, Fozia, Ali, Essam A., Nishan, Umar, Feroz, Sandleen and Muhammad, Nawshad (2024). Evaluation of dimensional stability, setting time, tensile strength, and rheological properties of kaolin clay incorporated alginate impression material. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 29 (8), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/1023666x.2024.2398152
2024
Other Outputs
Method for extracting keratin from wool/natural fibers using ionic liquids reinforced with sonication
Alsalari, Mabkoot Abdullah, Muhammad, Nawshad, Feroz, Sandleen, Dias, George, Alsareii, Saeed A. and Harraz, Farid A. (2024). Method for extracting keratin from wool/natural fibers using ionic liquids reinforced with sonication. US20240239837A1.
2024
Conference Publication
Effect of nystatin coated copper oxide (CuO) structures on mechanical, thermal and biological properties of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) base denture materials
Feroz, Sandleen (2024). Effect of nystatin coated copper oxide (CuO) structures on mechanical, thermal and biological properties of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) base denture materials. 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the IADR ANZ Division, Cairns, QLD, Australia, 25-27 September 2024.
2023
Journal Article
Mechanical properties, and in vitro biocompatibility assessment of biomimetic dual layered keratin/ hydroxyapatite scaffolds
Feroz, Sandleen, Muhammad, Nawshad, Ullah, Riaz, Nishan, Umar, Cathro, Peter and Dias, George (2023). Mechanical properties, and in vitro biocompatibility assessment of biomimetic dual layered keratin/ hydroxyapatite scaffolds. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 11 1304147, 1304147. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1304147
2023
Journal Article
Biomimetic bone grafts and substitutes: a review of recent advancements and applications
Feroz, Sandleen, Cathro, Peter, Ivanovski, Sašo and Muhammad, Nawshad (2023). Biomimetic bone grafts and substitutes: a review of recent advancements and applications. Biomedical Engineering Advances, 6 100107, 100107. doi: 10.1016/j.bea.2023.100107
2022
Other Outputs
Extraction and processing of sheep wool fibre keratin with ionic liquid and fabrication of scaffolds to evaluate its potential for alveolar bone repair
Feroz, Sandleen (2022). Extraction and processing of sheep wool fibre keratin with ionic liquid and fabrication of scaffolds to evaluate its potential for alveolar bone repair. PhD Thesis, Otago, University of Otago, New Zealand.
2022
Conference Publication
HPMC cross linked keratin scaffolds for alveolar bone regeneration
Feroz, Sandleen, Muhammad, Nawshad and Cathro, Peter (2022). HPMC cross linked keratin scaffolds for alveolar bone regeneration. termis-AM, Toronto, Canada, 10-13 July 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Extraction of keratin from sheep wool fibres using aqueous ionic liquids assisted probe sonication technology
Feroz, Sandleen, Muhammad, Nawshad, Dias, George and Alsaiari, Mabkhoot Abdullah (2022). Extraction of keratin from sheep wool fibres using aqueous ionic liquids assisted probe sonication technology. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 350 118595, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.118595
2022
Conference Publication
Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) crosslinked keratin/hydroxyapatite (HA) scaffold Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) crosslinked keratin/hydroxyapatite (HA) scaffold fabrication, characterization and in vitro biocompatibility assessment as a bone graft for alveolar bone regeneration
Feroz, Sandleen (2022). Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) crosslinked keratin/hydroxyapatite (HA) scaffold Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) crosslinked keratin/hydroxyapatite (HA) scaffold fabrication, characterization and in vitro biocompatibility assessment as a bone graft for alveolar bone regeneration. Bioengineering@Otago Showcase 2022, Dunedin, New Zealand, 14-15 February 2022.
2021
Journal Article
Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) crosslinked keratin/hydroxyapatite (HA) scaffold fabrication, characterization and in vitro biocompatibility assessment as a bone graft for alveolar bone regeneration
Feroz, Sandleen and Dias, George (2021). Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) crosslinked keratin/hydroxyapatite (HA) scaffold fabrication, characterization and in vitro biocompatibility assessment as a bone graft for alveolar bone regeneration. Heliyon, 7 (11) e08294, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08294
2021
Journal Article
Hydroxypropylmethyl Cellulose (HPMC) Crosslinked Keratin/Hydroxyapatite (HA) Scaffolds Fabrication, Characterization and in vitro Biocompatibility Assessment as a Bone Graft for Alveolar Bone Regeneration
Feroz, Sandleen and Dias, George J. (2021). Hydroxypropylmethyl Cellulose (HPMC) Crosslinked Keratin/Hydroxyapatite (HA) Scaffolds Fabrication, Characterization and in vitro Biocompatibility Assessment as a Bone Graft for Alveolar Bone Regeneration. SSRN Electronic Journal. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.3888163
2020
Journal Article
Keratin - Based materials for biomedical applications
Feroz, Sandleen, Muhammad, Nawshad, Ratnayake, Jithendra and Dias, George (2020). Keratin - Based materials for biomedical applications. Bioactive Materials, 5 (3), 496-509. doi: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.04.007
2020
Book Chapter
Fluoride-substituted hydroxyapatite
Feroz, Sandleen and Khan, Abdul Samad (2020). Fluoride-substituted hydroxyapatite. Handbook of Ionic Substituted Hydroxyapatites. (pp. 175-196) London, United Kingdom: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/b978-0-08-102834-6.00007-0
2018
Journal Article
Susceptibility of human deciduous enamel to erosive wear after exposure to commonly prescribed oral pediatric liquid medicaments: an AFM based in vitro analysis
Feroz, Sandleen, Aamir, Sidra and Nawabi, Shazia (2018). Susceptibility of human deciduous enamel to erosive wear after exposure to commonly prescribed oral pediatric liquid medicaments: an AFM based in vitro analysis. International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research, 6 5, 138-142. doi: 10.12691/ijdsr-6-5-6
2018
Journal Article
Measuring student’s perceptions about educational environment and strength of implemented curriculum at Foundation University College of Dentistry by DREEM's inventory
Aamer, Sidra, Zia, Afeef Umar, Zaib, Nadia, Feroz, Sandaleen and Afzal, Amir (2018). Measuring student’s perceptions about educational environment and strength of implemented curriculum at Foundation University College of Dentistry by DREEM's inventory. Pakistan Orthodontic Journal, 10 1, 46-50.
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