Niveen M. Khashab

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

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Niveen M. Khashab is a leading figure in supramolecular chemistry and materials science, whose work bridges the gap between smart materials and biomedical innovation. Her research focuses on designing dynamic, stimuli-responsive systems—from crystalline organic cages that actuate in response to vapor, mimicking biological motion, to supramolecular porous materials for targeted therapy and diagnostics. A hallmark of her contribution is the development of vapor-triggered mechanical actuators: polymer composite films that bend, flex, and restore themselves upon exposure to chemical vapors, opening new avenues for soft robotics and sensor technologies. Her work on supramolecular porous materials further demonstrates how tunable, dynamic architectures can achieve precise molecular recognition and cargo delivery, with direct implications for disease treatment. With papers accumulating hundreds of citations and appearing in high-impact venues, Khashab’s research is widely recognized for its creativity and translational potential. She has also been honored with international awards and leadership roles, cementing her reputation as a visionary whose work inspires the next generation of chemists and materials engineers.