Dr Sandleen Feroz
Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry
School of Dentistry
+61 7 336 55165
Researcher biography
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.
Book Chapter
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
Journal Articles
Rajapaksa, Ruvienath Daham Weerasinghe, Wang, Yu-Ching, Chin, Yong Chen, Jang, Kevin, Abdal-hay, Abdala, Ivanovski, Sašo and Feroz, Sandleen (2026). Dental erosion management: from remineralization to emerging regenerative approaches—a narrative review. Biomimetics, 11 (2) 107, 107. doi: 10.3390/biomimetics11020107
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Feroz, Sandleen and Moeen, Faisal (2017). Protective effect of two different remineralizing agents on artificially induced dental erosion in primary and permanent teeth: an in-vitro analysis. Pakistan Oral and Dental Journal, 37 4, 657-666.
Feroz, Sandleen, Moeen, Faisal and Nisar Haq, Saleha (2017). Protective effect of Chicken Egg Shell Powder Solution (CESP) on artificially induced dental erosion: an in vitro atomic force microscope study. International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research, 5 (3), 49-55. doi: 10.12691/ijdsr-5-3-2
Conference Papers
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.
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.
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.
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.
Feroz, Sandleen (2017). Protective effect of chicken egg shell powder solution on artificially induced dental erosion: an invitro AFM analysis. 6th International Symposium in Biomedical Materials, Lahore, Pakistan, 14-16 December 2017.
Thesis
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.