Dr Gholizadeh holds a PhD in Engineering from Macquarie University. Her research applies cutting-edge engineering approaches, including microfluidic organ-on-chip technologies, electrochemical sensors and 3D printing, to better understand and evaluate respiratory drug delivery. Following her PhD, her postdoctoral research at the University of Pittsburgh further expanded her expertise in miniaturised human tissue models and advanced physiologically relevant in vitro technologies.

Her research integrates these engineering approaches with pharmaceutical and aerosol science to bridge the gap between preclinical studies and clinical translation of nasal and inhaled medicines. Her research interests include advanced nasal formulations, organ-on-chip models for drug and aerosol testing, and the integration of analytical and sensing technologies for real-time monitoring of tissue microenvironments and drug transport.